If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes by adding a new section, 26-158.01, which would establish a group life insurance program for Arizona National Guard officers and enlisted personnel. Specifically, it would provide a life insurance benefit of $10,000, which would be covered at the state's expense. The benefit would be payable to the named beneficiary of the officer or personnel, or, if no beneficiary is named, according to intestate succession laws as outlined in Title 14, Chapter 2, Article 1.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that this new life insurance benefit is supplementary to any existing benefits provided under current statutes, specifically sections 26-158 and 38-1172. This ensures that the new benefit does not replace or diminish any other benefits that National Guard members may already receive.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 26-158.01
House Engrossed Version: 26-158.01