AZ SB1518

Adds significant occupational exposure to infectious diseases (HIV, Hepatitis C, MRSA, tuberculosis, and spinal meningitis) as a compensable workers' compensation injury for law enforcement officers in the line of duty or during arrests.

Law enforcement officers receiving significant exposure receive workers' compensation benefits from the date of exposure, regardless of whether they later contract the disease.

Establishes four exposure levels (Level I through IV) for law enforcement officers, with coverage for medical and compensation benefits plus lost time from medication taken following any of these exposure levels.

Defines "significant exposure" for each disease category and creates prima facie claims standards requiring employee reporting within 10-30 days and initial negative test results, with positive diagnosis required within specified timeframes (18 months for HIV, 7 months for Hepatitis C, 15 days to 12 weeks for other diseases).

Expands workers' compensation coverage definition in section 23-901 to include significant exposure for law enforcement officers when exposure occurs in line of duty, during arrest, or as result of assault.