1025-S2 AMH CHRI BUR 046

2SHB 1025 - H AMD 249

By Representative Christian

NOT CONSIDERED 01/02/2024

On page 2, line 29, after "(2)" insert "(a)"

On page 2, after line 33, insert the following:

"(b) The employer shall defend and indemnify a peace officer for any cause of action under subsection (1) of this section, and the peace officer is not obligated to request such defense and indemnification from their employer under chapter 4.92 or 4.96 RCW."

EFFECT: Adds a provision expressly requiring employers to defend and indemnify peace officers for any cause of action brought pursuant to this Act and provides a peace officer is not required to request such defense and indemnification.

--- END ---