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AR HB2253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Greg Leding

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a legal presumption that firefighters who develop certain forms of cancer contracted those cancers through their work as firefighters
  • Applies to firefighters in the State of Arkansas
  • Shifts the burden of proof in cancer-related claims for occupational exposure
  • Introduced by Representative Leding during the 89th General Assembly Regular Session in 2013

Legislative Description

To Create A Presumption That Firefighters Who Develop Certain Forms Of Cancer Developed Those Cancers Through Their Work As Firefighters.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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