The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 23-911, to the Arizona Revised Statutes, which would require the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) to create and maintain a publicly accessible database containing essential workers' compensation information. This database would include the name of the insured person, the name of the insurer, and the expiration date of the policy. Additionally, the ICA would be tasked with keeping records of workers' compensation policies sold by insurance brokers or agents and would require licensed insurers to provide a copy of the declaration page for each policy, which must include specific information such as a quick-response code linking to the database and details about the number of employees and estimated payroll.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the ICA investigate allegations of workers' compensation or premium insurance fraud upon notice from an insurer. It introduces requirements for zero estimated exposure policies, including a signed statement from the applicant attesting to the accuracy of their information and the absence of employees. Employers in the construction sector obtaining such policies must notify contracting entities and retain documentation for three years. The new provisions would apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date, thereby updating the existing legal framework surrounding workers' compensation in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-911