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DE SB53
Bill
Status
6/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Ennis
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AI Summary
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Creates a legal presumption that firefighters with heart disease, hypertension, or lung disease contracted these conditions in the line of duty, qualifying them for disability benefits under Chapter 67, Title 18
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Establishes the same presumption for firefighters diagnosed with leukemia or pancreatic, prostate, lung, bladder, rectal, or throat cancer caused by toxic substance exposure encountered during firefighting duties
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Requires firefighters claiming cancer-related benefits to have served as a covered firefighter for at least 5 years
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Mandates that firefighters must have passed a suitable physical examination before becoming a covered firefighter to qualify for the presumption
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Sponsored by Sen. Ennis, Rep. Carson, and Rep. Miro with bipartisan co-sponsors in the 147th General Assembly
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Pertaining To Line-of-duty Disability Benefits To Covered Firefighters.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY) in House with 6 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
1/15/2014