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CA SB391

Bill

Status

Vetoed

10/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Blakespear

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands workers' compensation presumption for skin cancer to include peace officers defined in subdivisions (e) and (f) of Penal Code Section 830.2, in addition to existing coverage for lifeguards.

  • Establishes that skin cancer developing or manifesting during employment is presumed to arise out of and in the course of employment, with a disputable presumption that can be controverted by other evidence.

  • Extends the presumption period for three months for each full year of service following termination, with a maximum of 60 months.

  • Requires lifeguards to be employed for more than three consecutive months in a calendar year to qualify for coverage.

  • Contains a conditional operative clause that coordinates with AB 699, with Section 1.5 becoming operative only if both bills are enacted and this bill is enacted after AB 699.

Legislative Description

Workers’ compensation: skin cancer.

Last Action

Veto sustained.

1/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2023
Insurance6/8/2023
Appropriations4/20/2023
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement2/22/2023
Rules2/9/2023

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