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SB 741

Line of Duty Act; transitional coverage.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth

SB 741 establishes transitional health insurance coverage for Virginia public safety officers injured or killed in line-of-duty incidents and their families.

Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 741

Legislative bill overview

SB 741, the Line of Duty Act, establishes transitional health insurance coverage for public safety officers who are injured or killed in the line of duty. The bill appears to create a mechanism for continuous or bridge coverage during periods when officers may lose eligibility for standard employer-provided health plans due to line-of-duty incidents.

Why is this important

Public safety officers (police, firefighters, emergency responders) face occupational hazards that can result in catastrophic injuries requiring ongoing medical care. Without transitional coverage provisions, injured officers and their families could face coverage gaps during recovery or administrative transitions, creating financial hardship when medical needs are highest.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost and funding source: The bill generated a fiscal impact statement, suggesting meaningful state expenditures; legislators may debate whether this is a state responsibility versus employer/insurer responsibility
  • Eligibility definitions: Questions likely exist around what qualifies as "line of duty" and how injuries/deaths are verified to prevent fraudulent claims
  • Scope of coverage: Disagreement may arise over what medical services are covered, duration of benefits, and whether coverage extends to families of deceased officers

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

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