MissouriProposed text would let employers arrange extra firefighter coverage
If adopted, employers covered by workers’ compensation could contract for extra benefits for volunteer firefighters injured in the line of duty.
What it does
Employers may contract for extra coverage for volunteer firefighters hurt in the line of duty. Some local fire groups and governments may help pay premiums, and counties and cities may use tax money not set aside for another purpose.
Argument forExtra coverage could give volunteer firefighters more help if they are injured while serving, beyond the benefits set by state law.
Argument againstLocal governments could use unearmarked tax money for premiums, leaving less of that money available for other local needs.
More detail
Employers or groups of employers covered by workers’ compensation law may contract for extra coverage for volunteer firefighters injured in the line of duty. The extra coverage may pay workers’ compensation benefits above the amounts set by state law. Volunteer fire departments, county or regional associations of volunteer fire departments, municipalities, combinations of these, and employer groups with self-insurance authority may choose to help pay the premiums. County and municipal governing bodies may use tax money for this coverage only if it is not earmarked for another purpose.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Jan 8Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Jan 7Read First Time (H)
- Jan 5Prefiled (H)Introduced
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