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Utah House approves temporary-disability expansion for peace officers, 40-32
Summary
The Utah House on Feb. 21, 1992, passed substitute House Bill 250, expanding temporary disability and leave-of-absence benefits for peace officers injured by criminal acts. Two amendments—an offset for employer benefits and restored coverage for political subdivisions—were adopted before final passage (40-32).
The Utah House passed substitute House Bill 250 on Feb. 21, 1992, sending the measure to the Senate after a 40-32 vote. The bill expands temporary disability and leave-of-absence benefits for peace officers injured in the line of duty, limits long-term coverage to certain state officers, and requires offsetting of payments by employer-provided benefits.
Sponsor amendments adopted on the House floor changed two key points. The first amendment requires that “compensation and benefits paid under this section shall be offset by any amount payable through employer provided benefits or insurance program,” language added to prevent the stacking of benefits. The second amendment…
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