This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 26-158.01, to the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new provision would entitle Arizona National Guard officers and enlisted personnel to a life insurance benefit of $10,000, which would be covered at the state's expense under a group life insurance program. The benefit would be payable to a named beneficiary or, if none exists, according to intestate succession laws. This addition is intended to enhance the existing benefits for National Guard members while clarifying that this life insurance benefit is supplementary to any other benefits provided under sections 26-158 and 38-1172.

The bill does not propose any deletions from current law but rather introduces this new language to ensure that National Guard personnel receive adequate life insurance coverage. By specifying that the life insurance policy must be at the state's expense and under a group policy, the bill aims to provide financial security for the families of service members in the event of their death.

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