Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
SB 1932 creates a legal presumption that heart attacks or strokes suffered by firefighters, police officers, or EMTs during or within eight hours after certain high-stress emergency response activities (like fire suppression, rescue, or hazardous material response) are work-related. This applies only to claims filed on or after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025, unless passed by two-thirds vote), shifting the burden of proof for these specific medical conditions. Claims filed before this date will follow existing rules.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to Local Government
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Mar 17, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Chuy Hinojosa
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