Arizona Legislators Champion Enhanced Support for Fallen First Responders' Families

Arizona lawmakers have advanced two bills intended to provide greater support to surviving families after the loss of a loved one in public service. SB 1135, sponsored by Senator David Gowan, would increase the burial expense benefit under Arizona workers’ compensation death benefits from $5,000 to $10,000. The measure passed the Senate 25-2-3 and was approved by the House Government Committee. SB 1136 addresses workers’ compensation death benefits for surviving spouses and provisions related to