CA SB1127

Reduces the liability rejection period from 90 days to 75 days for specified law enforcement and first responder injuries or illnesses including hernia, heart trouble, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.

Increases compensable weeks for specified firefighters and peace officers claiming cancer-related illness or injury from 104 weeks to 240 weeks without time limitation from date of injury.

Establishes a penalty of 5 times the unreasonably delayed benefits (capped at $50,000) when liability is unreasonably rejected for specified law enforcement and first responder claims, with the appeals board determining reasonableness.

Requires the Division of Workers' Compensation to collect data on the dates claimants are notified of acceptance, denial, or conditional denial of liability upon legislative appropriation.

Applies the unreasonable liability rejection penalty retroactively to all injuries regardless of when the injury occurred.