Bill > HB2138

This bill amends existing Arizona law to clarify the employment status of firefighters for workers' compensation purposes, specifically when they are traveling to or from work. Previously, the law referred to "fire fighter" as defined in section 1-215, but this bill inserts the term "firefighter" and adds a new definition for it. This new definition clarifies that "firefighter" includes professional firefighters who are part of a state fire department, a city or town fire department, a fire district fire department, or a fire authority. The core provision remains that a firefighter injured or killed while traveling directly to or from work will be considered in the course and scope of employment for workers' compensation eligibility, as long as they are not engaged in criminal activity. The bill also explicitly states that this section does not create employer liability for civil damages resulting from a firefighter's negligence or intentional conduct while commuting.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83784