Makes permanent provisions creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters
This bill makes permanent a law that presumes certain lung disabilities in volunteer firefighters are work-related, without requiring them to prove a direct connection to their duties. It directly affects volunteer firefighters who develop specific lung conditions, streamlining their access to benefits. The key provision removes a temporary expiration date (previously set for June 2025), ensuring the presumption remains in effect indefinitely. This change simplifies the process for affected firefighters to receive benefits under the volunteer firefighters' benefit law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Jake Ashby
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Mario Mattera
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Monica Martinez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rob Rolison
RRepublican
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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