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SF 4464

Health insurance coverage continuation for peace officers and firefighters disabled in the line of duty

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman and 1 co-sponsor

Minnesota bill requiring continued health insurance coverage for peace officers and firefighters disabled in the line of duty, protecting injured first responders from losing healthcare access during recovery.

Withdrawn and returned to author
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Bill Summary · SF 4464

Legislative bill overview

SF 4464 would require health insurance coverage continuation for peace officers and firefighters who become disabled while performing their official duties. The bill ensures these workers maintain health insurance benefits during their recovery and rehabilitation from line-of-duty injuries or illnesses, rather than losing coverage due to disability-related employment separation.

Why is this important

Line-of-duty disabilities can result in catastrophic medical expenses, ongoing treatment, and extended recovery periods—precisely when workers lose employer-sponsored insurance. This bill addresses a critical gap where injured first responders face both physical trauma and financial vulnerability from losing healthcare access during their most medically vulnerable period.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding mechanism: Unclear whether the bill specifies who bears the insurance cost (employer, public entity, or employee), and what this means for municipal and county budgets already strained by healthcare expenses
  • Duration of coverage: No publicly available details on how long coverage would extend (temporary, until return-to-work, permanent disability, retirement eligibility)
  • Definition scope: Questions about what constitutes "disabled in the line of duty"—mental health conditions, occupational diseases with latency periods, and partial disabilities may be interpreted differently
  • Implementation complexity: Coordination with workers' compensation, federal disability programs, and COBRA regulations could create administrative challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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