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Iowa House Passes Bill Expanding Injury Coverage for Law Enforcement and Firefighters

The Iowa House of Representatives passed HF 797, a bill that expands the injuries covered under the 411 system for law enforcement and firefighters, 92 to 0.

Iowa TorchbyIowa Torch
March 11, 2021
in State Government
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DES MOINES, Iowa – On Thursday, the Iowa House of Representatives passed HF 797, a bill that expands the injuries covered under the 411 system for law enforcement and firefighters, 92 to 0.

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Under current law, 411 law enforcement officers and firefighters are covered if they sustain a single-instance injury while on the job. However, they are not covered if they acquire an injury over time through the course of their employment.

This bill would expand their coverage to include those cumulative injuries. It would also add mental disorders to the list of covered injuries.

State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, floor managed the legislation.

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“This bill is a much-needed fix to a glaring gap in these heroes’ benefits system,” he said. “Our law enforcement and firefighters have always had our backs, and this is one way the Iowa Legislature can show them that we have their backs too.  I was pleased to see this bill pass unanimously through the Iowa House and I look forward to getting it over the finish line and signed into law.”

Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, said this is the first in a series of bills the Iowa House plans to pass to support law enforcement.

“This is yet another example of House Republicans following through on the promises they made to their constituents in November,” he said in a released statement.  “We are committed to working with law enforcement to ensure that they get the support they deserve for selflessly serving to keep our communities safe.”

Tags: 2021 Iowa Legislative Session411 System89th General AssemblyBobby Kaufmannfire fightersIowa House of Representativeslaw enforcementPat Grassley
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