2011 Senate Bill 94

Establish firefighters’ cancer presumption

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 1, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tory Rocca (R-10)

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 Economic Development

May 15, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 24, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.