This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes section 23-1021.01, specifically regarding the eligibility of firefighters for workers' compensation benefits. The current law defines a peace officer who is injured or killed while traveling to or from work as being in the course and scope of employment for workers' compensation purposes, but it uses the term "fire fighter" which is to be replaced with "firefighter" throughout the statute. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this provision applies to both peace officers and firefighters, ensuring that both groups are treated equally under the law.

Furthermore, the bill removes language that previously stated nothing in this section would create liability for the employer regarding civil damages due to the peace officer's or firefighter's conduct while traveling to or from work. Instead, it specifies that the employer is not liable for any civil damages resulting from the firefighter's negligent or intentional conduct. Lastly, the bill introduces a definition for "firefighter," specifying that it refers to professional firefighters who are members of municipal or district fire departments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-1021.01