Sec. 1. The designation of an individual as an Indiana first responder under this article does not affect the individual’s terms of employment or volunteer status, including:

(1) assigned duties and responsibilities;

(2) contract terms;

(3) personnel classification;

(4) merit or nonmerit employee status; or

(5) eligibility or lack of eligibility for compensation, reimbursement, benefits, allowances, or worker’s compensation.

As added by P.L.113-2020, SEC.1.