2025 Senate Bill 161

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.

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The bill amends the Worker's Disability Compensation Act to expand coverage for certain diseases among public safety personnel, establishes a fund for claims, and outlines management and reporting procedures for the fund.

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-32)

Referred to the Committee on Labor