2023 House Bill 4729

Worker's compensation: disabilities; presumption of causation of heart and respiratory diseases; extend to certain members of police, fire, and public safety departments.

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2021 PA 129.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

This bill benefits current and former members of fire departments and related services with at least 60 months of service, allowing them to claim benefits from the Christopher R. Slezak First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund for specified cancers presumed to be work-related, unless proven otherwise.

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Will Snyder (D-87) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tullio Liberati (D-2), Kelly Breen (D-21), Carol Glanville (D-84), Mike McFall (D-8), Nate Shannon (D-58), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Jaime Greene (R-65), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Luke Meerman (R-89) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Dec. 5, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Will Snyder (D-87)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote