31-802. Same; employment status of volunteer firefighters for workers compensation purposes. A volunteer firefighter entitled to benefits under the workers compensation act who is engaged by the state of Kansas under the compact pursuant to K.S.A. 31-801, and amendments thereto, shall be deemed to be an employee of the state of Kansas solely for purposes of the workers compensation act.

History: L. 2017, ch. 39, § 2; Apr. 20.