Bill

SB 1582

86(R) - 2019
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House Homeland Security & Public Safety

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Sponsor(s)

John Wray

Co-Sponsor(s)

Cesar Blanco
DeWayne Burns
Ryan Guillen

Bill Caption

Relating to benefits for peace officers relating to certain diseases or illnesses.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1582 would apply preventative immunization entitlements for first responders to peace officers who respond to emergency medical calls. The bill would additionally apply most of the same disability and line of duty death presumptions to peace officers as to fire fighters and emergency medical technicians.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 1582 as it does not affect our liberty principles.