AL SB332

Adds Parkinson's disease to the list of recognized firefighter occupational diseases, joining hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer, HIV, and hepatitis

Firefighters claiming Parkinson's benefits must demonstrate exposure to a known toxin associated with increased Parkinson's risk while employed, creating a presumption the disease arose from employment

Applies to both municipal (city) and state firefighters who passed a physical exam upon hire showing no evidence of occupational disease and completed at least 3 years of service

Employers (city or state) must prove by preponderance of evidence that any occupational disease was caused by non-occupational factors to disqualify a firefighter from benefits

Effective date: October 1, 2026