Calling upon local communities to support organizations that provide resources and aid Gold Shield Families in their time of need.

This House resolution urges local communities to support nonprofit groups that help “Gold Shield Families” when they lose a loved one in the line of duty. Gold Shield Families are the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, EMTs, correction officers, emergency dispatchers, and other emergency service providers. The resolution is a call for community support; it does not set new laws or funding.

Key details

• What it does: Calls on communities to back nonprofits that provide resources and aid to these families.
• When: House action date was May 13, 2025.