RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Summary
Creates a presumption for workers' compensation purposes that diseases of the heart in firefighters and law enforcement officers were proximately caused by and resulted from the nature of the person's employment if certain conditions are met. Exempts injuries caused by disease of the heart from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. Establishes a process for regular physical examinations of firefighters and law enforcement officers to reduce heart disease risks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
7 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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