Bill Introduced to Clarify Coverage for Peace Officers Injured Outside of State

California police officers injured while apprehending a suspect or protecting lives outside of the state would be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, according to a bill Assemblyman Tom Daly introduced on the first day of the legislative session. Assembly Bill 1749 would amend Labor Code section 3600.2 to clarify that peace officers are entitled to receive benefits for any death, disability or injury suffered while apprehending criminals or protecting life or property “within or out of the state.” The bill also declares the amendments “do not constitu...