2006 House Bill 6462

Establish firefighters’ cancer presumption

Introduced in the House

Sept. 12, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To establish a presumption that cases of certain types of cancer contracted by non-volunteer firefighters arose out of and in the course of employment for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits, unless there is evidence to the contrary, and unless the person is a consistent cigarette smoker.

Referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety