HB 2469 Summary

• Surviving spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty continue receiving death benefits under workers' compensation without losing benefits upon remarriage.

• Surviving spouses and dependents of deceased public safety employees receive payment for all unused sick leave in addition to other death benefits.

• Employers must continue paying the employer portion of health care benefits for members receiving accidental or catastrophic disability pensions until the member becomes Medicare eligible.

• Surviving spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty remain eligible for health insurance premium payments from the employer even if they remarry, with family coverage adjusted to include new family members.

• Clarifies that "law enforcement officer" includes peace officers certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, detention/corrections officers, firefighters, and contracted corrections officers or firefighters.