A bill for an act relating to credit for accrued sick leave of public safety employees.

This bill allows retired public safety employees in Iowa to convert all their unused sick leave into cash value (at 100% of current worth) to help pay for their health insurance premiums. It also extends this benefit to surviving spouses or dependents after a retired employee's death, using the remaining value for their health insurance costs. The policy applies to all retired public safety employees (as defined in state law) who have applied for retirement benefits, but excludes those covered by collective bargaining agreements that already provide employer-paid retirement health savings. The bill directly affects retired public safety workers and their families by providing financial support for ongoing health coverage.