ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

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HB 2138: firefighters; employment status

Sponsor: Representative Way, LD 15

Committee on Commerce

Overview

Redefines firefighter as applicable to the workers' compensation statutes.

History

The Industrial Commission of Arizona administers and enforces state laws relating to the protection of life, health, safety and welfare of Arizona's employees, including workers' compensation.  Workers' compensation insurance provides coverage of medical costs, rehabilitation and lost wages for an employee who has suffered an injury or illness in the course of performing job related duties (Title 23, Chapter 6, A.R.S.).

A peace officer or firefighter in Arizona who is injured or killed while traveling to or from the workplace is eligible for workers' compensation benefits, provided that the individual was not engaging in criminal activity. Statute asserts that an employer is not liable for any civil damages if the peace officer or firefighter's conduct caused the harm during travel (A.R.S. § 23-1021.01).

Provisions

1.   Redefines firefighter to mean a professional firefighter who is a member of a city, town, county or fire district fire department. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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