Senate Bill 242 Summary

• Amends the Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969 to expand the definition of "employee" to include reserve or auxiliary officers authorized by state or local police agencies.

• Reserve or auxiliary officers are covered when engaged in law enforcement duties or training, and are considered employees of the State of Michigan for workers' compensation purposes.

• Reserve or auxiliary officers receive compensation calculated using the state average weekly wage at time of injury, or their actual average weekly wage if greater than the state average.

• State of Michigan exercises all rights and obligations as an employer and insurance carrier for reserve or auxiliary officers under the act.

• Clarifies that reserve or auxiliary officers are voluntary or irregular law enforcement personnel responsible for peace preservation, crime prevention, and enforcement of Michigan criminal laws.