DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 25 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Anders
Abstract: Provides that 100% of the premium costs of certain insurance benefits shall be available
to sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who retire on and after July 1, 2017, with 24 years or more of
continuous service with the Madison Parish Sheriff's Department and who are at least 55
years of age.
Present law provides that 100% of the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, medical expense,
dental insurance, and the first $10,000 of life insurance shall be available to sheriffs and deputy
sheriffs who retired prior to July 1, 2009, with either: (a) at least 15 years of service at age 55 or
older; or (b) at least 30 years or more of service at any age.
Present law provides that 100% of the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, medical expense,
dental insurance, and life insurance shall be available to any sheriff or deputy sheriff who retires on
and after July 1, 2009, and who has continuous service with the Madison Parish Sheriff's Department
of either: (a) at least 15 years as of June 30, 2009; or (b) 30 years.
Proposed law retains present law and also provides that 100% of the premium costs of group
hospital, surgical, medical expense, dental insurance, and life insurance shall be available to sheriffs
and deputy sheriffs who retire on and after July 1, 2017, with 24 years or more of continuous service
with the Madison Parish Sheriff's Department and who are at least 55 years of age.
(Adds R.S. 13:5554(W)(4))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Add that a sheriff or deputy sheriff must reach the age of 55 in order to receive the
premium costs of certain insurance benefits pursuant to proposed law.