Firefighters; to include Parkinson's Disease in occupational diseases to be compensated for death and disability

SB 332 would add Parkinson's disease to Alabama's list of occupational diseases eligible for disability and death benefits for firefighters. It requires firefighters to demonstrate exposure to a known toxin linked to Parkinson's during their service to qualify for benefits, creating a presumption that the disease is work-related in such cases. This change directly affects Alabama firefighters who develop Parkinson's disease while serving, allowing them to seek compensation similar to other covered occupational illnesses. The bill updates existing statutes to include this provision while removing redundant language.