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HOUSE BILL NO. 255 House Amendments in [ ] – January 31, 2006 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-407, relating to the Line of Duty Act; mandatory training. ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Cosgrove ---------- Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 4 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-407 as follows:

§ 9.1-407. Training.

Any [ person law-enforcement or public safety officer ] entitled to benefits under this Chapter shall receive [ a minimum of one hour of ] training concerning the benefits available to himself or his beneficiary in case of disability or death in the line of duty. The Secretary of Public Safety shall develop training information to be distributed to agencies and localities with employees subject to this Chapter. The agency or locality shall be responsible for providing the training. Such training shall count towards in-service training requirements for law-enforcement officers pursuant to § 9.1-102.