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2001 SESSION

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HB 2405 Certain benefits for special forest wardens.

Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Certain benefits for special forest wardens. Includes special forest wardens within the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of the Workers' Compensation Act for off-duty incidents, and for presumptions of death or disability due to respiratory disease, hypertension, heart disease, or certain cancers. In addition, the children and spouses of these persons who have been killed in the line of duty are entitled to a waiver of tuition and fees at Virginia institutions of higher education. The definition of "firefighter" for purposes of the Workers' Compensation Act presumptions is amended to exclude persons who are employed by private employers primarily to perform firefighting services.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Certain benefits for special forest wardens. Includes special forest wardens within the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of workers' compensation for off-duty incidents, and for presumptions of death or disability due to respiratory disease, hypertension, heart disease, or certain cancers. In addition, the children and spouses of these wardens who have been killed in the line of duty are entitled to a waiver of tuition and fees at Virginia institutions of higher education.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Certain benefits for special forest wardens. Includes special forest wardens within the definition of "firefighter" for purposes of reporting of exposure to communicable diseases, workers' compensation for off-duty incidents, and for presumptions of death or disability due to respiratory disease, hypertension, heart disease, or certain cancers. In addition, the children and spouses of these wardens who have been killed in the line of duty are entitled to a waiver of tuition and fees at Virginia institutions of higher education.