Amend Amendment No. 9 to CSHB 2605 by Deshotel (pages 19 through 21 of the prefiled amendments packet) as follows:

(1) On page 1, line 10, between "employed" and "by", insert ", or volunteering service to,"

(2) On page 1, line 17, following the underlined semicolon, strike "or".

(3) On page 1, line 21, between "rescue" and the underlined period, insert the following:

;

(4) a volunteer firefighter, regardless of whether the volunteer firefighter is certified under Subchapter D, Chapter 419, Government Code; or

(5) an emergency medical services volunteer, as that term is defined by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code

(4) On page 1, between lines 21 and 22, add the following:

(a-1) For purposes of this section, an injury sustained in the course and scope of employment includes an injury sustained by a first responder providing services on a volunteer basis.

(5) On page 2, line 15, between "employment" and "if", insert ",or while providing services on a volunteer basis,".