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2011 Senate Bill 94: Establish firefighters’ cancer presumption
Introduced by Sen. Tory Rocca R-Sterling Heights on February 1, 2011
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Economic Development Committee on February 1, 2011
Reported in the Senate on May 15, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 15, 2012
Reported in the Senate on May 24, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill pass.