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IL SB3220
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Parkinson's disease to the list of conditions creating a rebuttable presumption that firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics contracted the disease through employment.
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Establishes that any condition resulting from Parkinson's disease causing disability in these workers is presumed to arise from and be caused by occupational hazards, unless the employer rebuts the presumption.
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Requires the presumption to apply only to employees who have worked in firefighting, EMT, or paramedic roles for at least 5 years at the time they file a workers' compensation claim.
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Amends the State Mandates Act to exempt this requirement from state reimbursement obligations to local governments and other entities.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
WRK OCC DISEASES-PARKINSON'S
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013