AL HB359

Adds Parkinson's disease to the list of firefighter occupational diseases covered under disability and death benefit provisions in Sections 11-43-144, 36-30-40, and 36-30-41 of the Alabama Code.

Establishes that Parkinson's disease qualifies for benefits if a firefighter demonstrates exposure to a known toxin associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease while employed, with the disease presumed to arise from employment.

Applies to firefighters for both city and state employment who have completed at least three years of service and passed a pre-employment physical examination showing no occupational disease.

Allows firefighters with Parkinson's disease to receive disability compensation the same as service-connected disabilities and allows survivors to receive death benefits equivalent to line-of-duty death benefits.

Becomes effective October 1, 2025.