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Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

This act speeds up the process for public safety officers and their families to receive death and disability benefits. It introduces new financial support for officers who are partially disabled and can no longer perform their duties.
Key points
Faster processing: Claims must be decided within 270 days, or an interim payment is issued.
Partial disability support: Officers unable to continue their specific line of work receive 50% of the standard benefit.
Strict deadlines: Agencies must provide required information within 30 days or face a subpoena.
9/11 responders: Streamlined approval for those already certified by the Victim Compensation Fund or WTC Health Program.
Accountability: Annual audits of backlogged claims to identify and fix processing delays.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3897
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2026-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3897.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster processing: Claims must be decided within 270 days, or an interim payment is issued.
  • Partial disability support: Officers unable to continue their specific line of work receive 50% of the standard benefit.
  • Strict deadlines: Agencies must provide required information within 30 days or face a subpoena.
  • 9/11 responders: Streamlined approval for those already certified by the Victim Compensation Fund or WTC Health Program.
  • Accountability: Annual audits of backlogged claims to identify and fix processing delays.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-12.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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