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AR SB1163

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jon Woods

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a legal presumption that firefighters who develop certain forms of cancer developed those cancers through their work as firefighters
  • Applies to specific cancer types that firefighters may develop occupationally
  • Shifts the burden by presuming work-related causation rather than requiring firefighters to prove causation
  • Sponsored by Senator J. Woods and Representative Nickels in the 89th General Assembly, 2013 Regular Session

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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