Assembly Bill 691 amends the service award program for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical responders, and emergency medical services practitioners in Wisconsin. The bill changes the vesting requirements from 15 years of service and reaching the age of 60 to 20 years of service and reaching the age of 53. This adjustment aims to provide a more substantial reward for longer service and earlier retirement eligibility for these volunteers.

Additionally, the bill specifies that if a volunteer has between 10 and 20 years of service and has reached the age of 53, they will still be eligible for a length of service award, although the amount will be less than that awarded to those who meet the full vesting criteria. The Department of Administration is tasked with promulgating rules to implement these changes, ensuring that the program continues to support and recognize the contributions of volunteer emergency service personnel.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 16.25(3)(g), 16.25