Introduced
by
To extend to volunteer part-time firefighters a presumption that certain types of cancer or other “occupational diseases” arose out of and in the course of employment for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits. A 2014 law did this for paid firefighters. The bill would also expand the definition of "occupational diseases" to include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To extend to current and former volunteer and part-time firefighters a presumption that certain types of cancer or other “occupational diseases” arose out of and in the course of employment for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits. A 2014 law did this for paid firefighters. The bill would also expand the definition of "occupational diseases" to include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.
Passed in the House 96 to 3 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
