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1999 SESSION

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SB 1248 Workers' compensation; death or disability, hazardous materials.

Introduced by: J. Randy Forbes | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Presumption as to death or disability, cancer. Provides that leukemia, as well as various other cancers, causing death or total or partial disability to a volunteer or salaried firefighter or hazardous materials officer who has 12 years of continuous service and who has contact with a toxic substance encountered in the line of duty is presumed to be an occupational disease. This bill is identical to House Bill 2413.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Workers’ compensation; presumption as to death or disability, cancer. Provides that leukemia, as well as various other cancers, causing death or total or partial disability to a volunteer or salaried firefighter or hazardous materials officer who has 12 years of continuous service and who has contact with a toxic substance encountered in the line of duty is presumed to be an occupational disease.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Workers' compensation; presumption as to death or disability, cancer. Provides that leukemia, as well as various other cancers, causing death or any health condition or impairment resulting in total or partial disability to a volunteer or salaried firefighter or hazardous materials officer who has 12 years of continuous service and who has a documented or claimed contact with a toxic substance encountered in the line of duty shall be presumed to be an occupational disease.