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CT HB05372
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
- Labor Commissioner, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, shall conduct a feasibility study on establishing a disability insurance program for uniformed members of paid and volunteer fire departments in Connecticut
- Program would provide financial security to firefighters who contract certain cancers as a direct result of inhalation, absorption, or ingestion of noxious fumes or poisonous gases
- Labor Commissioner must submit a report to the joint standing committee on labor no later than January 15, 2017, including feasibility study results and recommendations for administrative or legislative action
- Act takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Firefighters And Disability Insurance Policies.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/03
2/26/2016
Committee Referrals
Labor and Public Employees2/22/2016
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