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WA SB6180
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Lovick
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AI Summary
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Removes time-based restrictions for firefighters' heart problem claims, eliminating the requirements that heart problems occur within 72 hours of smoke/fumes/toxic substance exposure or within 24 hours of strenuous firefighting activities
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Removes similar time restrictions for law enforcement officers, eliminating the requirement that heart problems occur within 72 hours of toxic exposure or within 24 hours of strenuous duty
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Maintains the existing prima facie presumption that heart problems are occupational diseases for covered firefighters, fire investigators, and law enforcement officers under workers' compensation
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Deletes the statutory definition of "firefighting activities" that was previously used to qualify the heart problem presumption
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May be cited as the "Erik Shouse memorial act"
Legislative Description
Removing qualifiers related to the presumption of occupational disease for heart problems.
Last Action
Referred to Ways & Means.
2/4/2026