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IN HB1190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randy Novak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a presumption of line-of-duty disability for firefighters diagnosed with health conditions caused by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals encountered through occupational exposure
  • Defines PFAS chemicals as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
  • Exempts firefighters with PFAS-related health conditions from the tobacco use exclusion that typically disqualifies first responders who used tobacco within 5 years of diagnosis
  • Applies to firefighters who are actively employed or terminated employment within 60 months of diagnosis, and the presumption may be rebutted by competent evidence
  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Line of duty disability from PFAS exposure.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs and Public Safety1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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