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GA HB889
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Micah Gravley
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AI Summary
- Amends the Georgia State Indemnification Fund to create a presumption that a heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture suffered by a public safety officer qualifies for indemnification if it commenced during or within 24 hours after performing work-related activity
- Defines "public safety officer" to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, emergency management specialists, state highway employees, and prison guards
- Defines "work-related activity" as engaging in nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical activity (non-clerical, non-administrative) related to emergency response duties or participating in a training exercise involving such activity
- The presumption of eligibility can be rebutted only by competent medical evidence establishing the heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture was unrelated to the work-related activity or was caused by something other than the mere presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Indemnification payments remain at $35,000 for partial permanent disability, $75,000 for total permanent disability, and $150,000 for death or organic brain damage, payable in equal monthly installments over five years or as a lump sum discounted at 6% per annum
Legislative Description
Georgia State Indemnification Fund; revise when indemnification will be paid in certain circumstances
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/15/2018
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