Bill No.: SF0059                  Drafter:  JWL

LSO No.:  10LSO-0221              Effective Date:  7/1/2010

Enrolled Act No.:  SEA0040

Chapter No.:

Prime Sponsor:     Senator Dockstader

Catch Title:       Workers' compensation-firefighters.

Subject:  Amends Workers' Compensation coverage for firefighters

Summary/Major Elements:

• The Wyoming Workers' Compensation Act currently covers employed and volunteer firefighters.

• This act clarifies that injuries to firefighters are covered by workers' compensation if the injuries are incurred while performing under the direction of a duly authorized officer and while engaged in:

o Competition at employer sanctioned training events;

o Construction, maintenance or improvement of equipment or facilities utilized in fire protection activities;

o Fundraising, civic affairs or other similar authorized activities.