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HB2644Introduced in the House

LINE OF DUTY COMP-VOLUNTEERS

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Introduced by Martin McLaughlin, District 52

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" or "officer" to include any person working as a volunteer for the State or a local governmental entity in some position involving the enforcement of the law and protection of the public interest at the risk of that person's life, including, but not limited to, volunteers assisting with parking and traffic.

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Personnel & Pensions Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  10. Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Personnel & Pensions Committee

  12. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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