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ID S1009
Bill
Status
3/18/2021
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 59-1302, Idaho Code, to revise the definition of "firefighter" to explicitly include the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal's deputies as firefighters for PERSI retirement purposes.
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Changes the reference in Section 72-451, Idaho Code, from "sections 59-1391(f) and 72-1403(A)" to "59-1302(16)" when defining firefighters for worker's compensation purposes for first responders with post-traumatic stress injury.
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Clarifies that state fire marshal and deputies qualify for firefighter benefits under both the Public Employee Retirement System and worker's compensation provisions related to post-traumatic stress injury.
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Makes technical corrections to align firefighter definitions across Idaho Code sections.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to clarify that the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal's deputies are considered firefighters for purposes of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERSI) and certain worker's compensation benefits for first responders.
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 83 Effective: 07/01/2021Provided subsections (4) through (6) of IC 72-451 are for injuries on or after 07/01/19.
3/18/2021