Extension of Cardiac Benefits for Responders Heads Back to Senate

The Connecticut Senate is preparing to review legislation that would extend workers' compensation benefits for police and firefighters suffering cardiac emergencies up to 24 hours after training or duty.The General Assembly's Joint Appropriations Committee voted 32-19 this week to approve an amendment to Senate Bill 925. As filed by the General Assembly Committee on Labor and Public Employees, the bill would have provided benefits for a cardiac emergency that occurs up to 72 hours after a police officer or firefighter performs duties in connection with training or in connection with a ...