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IL SB0101
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Parkinson's disease to the list of conditions presumed to arise from firefighter, emergency medical technician (EMT), and paramedic employment under the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act.
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that any health condition or impairment resulting from Parkinson's disease in firefighters, EMTs, or paramedics is causally connected to employment hazards and exposures.
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Applies the presumption only to employees with at least 5 years of service at the time they file a workers' compensation claim.
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Specifies that Workers' Compensation Commission findings under this rebuttable presumption are not admissible as evidence in subsequent disability claims under the Illinois Pension Code.
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Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation of this provision without state reimbursement to local governments.
Legislative Description
WRK OCC DISEASES-PARKINSON'S
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013