FL H0123

Amends s. 30.2905 to clarify that off-duty deputy sheriffs performing law enforcement services (including security, patrol, or traffic direction) are regarded as working on duty for workers' compensation purposes.

Expands s. 112.18 to include correctional probation officers in the presumption that tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension resulting in disability or death is job-related.

Eliminates the presumption for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers if they materially depart from prescribed medical treatment and such departure significantly aggravates their condition or increases disability.

Requires workers' compensation claims to be filed before an officer leaves employment to be eligible for the presumption provided under s. 112.18.

Provides officers the right to seek independent medical examinations under s. 440.13(5) if there is a dispute regarding treatment appropriateness or material departure from prescribed treatment.

Effective July 1, 2010.