Burgum signs HB 1279 expanding workers' comp coverage for law enforcement and firefighters

Statement

"In North Dakota, we truly mean it when we say that we back the blue,'" said Burgum, who called for the legislation in his State of the State address last month and held a bill signing ceremony today at the Capitol. "House Bill 1279 lets every full-time firefighter and law enforcement officer in North Dakota -- and every prospective officer and firefighter from across the country -- know that if you serve in North Dakota, from the first day on the job we will stand with you, your family and all of your brothers and sisters in uniform. We're grateful to the Legislature for its decisive action on this bill, which will provide the coverage these officers and firefighters deserve while helping to address our workforce challenges and ensure our police and fire departments are fully staffed to keep the public safe."

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