Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue
What changed between versions
Added a new section granting workers' compensation benefits to urban search and rescue team members injured while rendering assistance in Ohio at the request of the state Emergency Management Agency.
Reorganized and clarified definitions in Section 5502.41 to explicitly include health districts and define terms like 'planned event' and 'regional response team'.
Added new provisions allowing political subdivisions to enter into mutual assistance agreements with political subdivisions in adjacent states, subject to approval by chief elected officials.
Established specific reimbursement rules for mutual aid, including a waiver of reimbursement for the first eight hours of assistance and expenses related to worker injuries.
Changed the bill header to reflect its status as 'As Passed by the Senate' and added a list of cosponsors.