2020 House Bill 5743

Coronavirus epidemic response bills – first responders, medics benefits

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2020

Introduced by Rep. John Chirkun (D-22)

To extend to emergency first responders, doctors and other medical professionals, and prison and jail guards, a presumption certain types of cancer occurred “in the course of employment” for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy