Introduced by Rep. Jeff Yaroch R-Richmond on February 9, 2021
To extend to volunteer part-time firefighters a presumption that certain types of cancer or other “occupational diseases” arose out of and in the course of employment for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits. A 2014 law did this for paid firefighters. The bill would also expand the definition of "occupational diseases" to include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Insurance Committee on February 9, 2021
Reported in the House on March 4, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
To extend to current and former volunteer and part-time firefighters a presumption that certain types of cancer or other “occupational diseases” arose out of and in the course of employment for purposes of granting workers compensation benefits. A 2014 law did this for paid firefighters. The bill would also expand the definition of "occupational diseases" to include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.