TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The progress is sluggish, however progress is occurring for Deputy Andy Lahera.
The progress comes as he recovers from a traumatic mind harm he suffered virtually two years in the past close to Lecanto, when he was hit by a automobile whereas directing site visitors for the sheriff’s workplace.
Current movies posted to Fb present the deputy is regaining some key features, like lifting his left arm.
Michelle Lahera, his spouse, is by his facet every day.
“He’s making an attempt, and he’s nonetheless combating,” she stated.
However restoration isn’t the one battle. For 2 years, Michelle has been combating to verify her husband retains his healthcare protection.
Present state legislation solely ensures advantages to officers catastrophically injured throughout a chase, an emergency, or a prison act, not whereas directing site visitors.
Lahera Household
In February, Rep. Judson Sapp (R-Palatka) filed a invoice to fill that hole in state legislation.
“This is the reason you run,” he stated. “If you happen to discover an injustice like this, and you’ve got a possibility to repair it as an elected official, that’s what you do.”
The legislative effort has gotten overwhelming assist in Tallahassee. The invoice acquired a unanimous vote from the Florida Home of Representatives final Thursday. The Senate gave it a unanimous vote of assist on Monday.
Michelle was within the gallery each instances and acquired a standing ovation from lawmakers each instances. She’s since shared the excellent news along with her husband, who stays within the hospital.
“That’s what I used to be telling him,” she stated by way of tears. “That he’s making extra of a distinction than he even is aware of.”
For Michelle, the Andy Lahera Act is greater than Andy Lahera.
“I wish to guarantee that nobody ever has to fret about their individual being taken care of,” she stated.
All of the invoice wants now could be the governor’s signature.
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