Line-of-Duty Death Benefit Amendments

Added explicit eligibility for dental and vision coverage for surviving spouses and children of line-of-duty death victims.

Removed the 12-month waiting period, allowing the Department of Public Safety to reimburse employers immediately for covered benefits.

Created a new Board of Trustees to oversee the trust fund, establish employer fees, and manage fiduciary responsibilities.

Revised the trust fund expenditure rules to allow immediate payment for health, dental, and vision premiums rather than restricting initial payments to health coverage only.

Eliminated the 12-month waiting period that previously prevented surviving spouses and children from accessing trust fund money for benefits immediately after a line-of-duty death.

Added dental and vision coverage options to the benefits available to surviving spouses and children of line-of-duty death victims.

Clarified definitions of 'line-of-duty death' and 'strenuous activity' to include specific examples like heart attacks, strokes, and various emergency response activities.

Extended coverage to state employees under Title 49 in addition to local public safety and fire service employees.

Changed employer payment obligations from mandatory for first 12 months to optional through cost-sharing agreements for benefits after 12 months.

Made technical corrections to code sections and formatting throughout the bill text.