HB2103 is a bill that amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to include constables and deputy constables in the definition of "peace officers" for the purpose of qualifying for traumatic event counseling. The current law requires the state or political subdivisions of Arizona to provide licensed counseling for peace officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers who experience traumatic events in the line of duty. The bill expands the eligibility for such counseling to constables and deputy constables.

The bill's provisions make constables and deputy constables eligible for up to 12 visits of licensed counseling, which may be provided through telehealth and paid for by the employer, for exposure to traumatic events while on duty. The bill becomes effective on the general effective date. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee notes that there could be a fiscal impact on counties if they do not currently offer traumatic event counseling to constables and deputy constables, but the magnitude of the impact is not estimated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-672
House Engrossed Version: 38-673
Chaptered Version: 38-673