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CA AB2269
Bill
Status
2/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Adams
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AI Summary
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Expands workers' compensation presumption for heart trouble to include peace officers at multiple state hospitals and developmental centers: Atascadero State Hospital, Canyon Springs Community Facility, Coalinga State Hospital, Fairview Developmental Center, Lanterman Developmental Center, Metropolitan State Hospital, Napa State Hospital, Patton State Hospital, Porterville Developmental Center, and Sonoma Developmental Center.
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Changes terminology from "security officers" to "peace officers" at these facilities to align with existing state hospital peace officer designations.
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Establishes a disputable presumption that heart trouble developing or manifesting during employment arose out of and in the course of employment, with full workers' compensation benefits including medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits.
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Extends the presumption for three calendar months following termination of service for each full year of service, with a maximum extension period of 60 months.
Legislative Description
Workers' compensation: injury presumption: heart trouble.
Last Action
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
5/28/2010