OH SB27

Establishes a presumption that firefighters with at least six years of hazardous duty who develop cancer were exposed to carcinogens in the course of employment, entitling them to workers' compensation benefits under Ohio's Police and Fire Pension Fund and workers' compensation laws.

Presumes cancer in firefighters is job-related if exposure to agents classified as Group 1 or 2A carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer occurred, unless rebutted by evidence of prior cancer diagnosis, significant non-occupational exposure, lack of carcinogen exposure, or firefighter age 70 or older.

Limits the presumption to cancers developing within 20 years of last hazardous duty assignment; compensation payable only for temporary total disability, permanent total disability, or death.

Requires the workers' compensation administrator to submit reports to state legislative leaders and fire service organizations every two years regarding approved claims, disapproved claims, active claims, and associated costs.

Applies to disability benefit applications and workers' compensation claims filed on or after the bill's effective date.