HB 1114: Law-enforcement officers; paid military leaves of absence.
HB 1114 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialMilitary leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth or political subdivisions; law-enforcement officers. Provides that any person who is employed by the Commonwealth or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth as a law-enforcement officer shall receive paid leaves of absence for up to 388 hours for which a ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases total compensation and job security for military-serving LEOs
Risks
- Creates potential unfunded mandate or staffing costs for local governments
Society
Benefits
- Supports recruitment and retention of veterans in law enforcement
- Ensures financial stability for officers during military service
Risks
- Could lead to short-term staffing shortages in departments during officer absences
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Analysis status
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Potential budgetary impact on smaller local government police departments
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Where it stands
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