The bill amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide specific disability benefits for enforcement officers who contract or are diagnosed with COVID-19 during a declared disaster emergency. It establishes that individuals covered under the Enforcement Officer Disability Benefits Law will receive compensation if they are temporarily incapacitated due to COVID-19 or are subject to quarantine from exposure. The compensation is limited to 60 days for each incident.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions related to COVID-19, clarifying that it refers to the infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, first identified in December 2019. The changes aim to ensure that enforcement officers receive appropriate support during the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1841 (Jun 04, 2025): 35-57, 35-02