Florida H0739 amends disability provisions for firefighters and law enforcement and correctional officers.

Florida H0739 amends the state's disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers. It presumes that any condition or impairment of health caused by tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension resulting in total or partial disability or death was accidental and suffered in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise. The bill also revises definitions and outlines the process for medical treatment and specialist care for these conditions.

Florida H0739 amends disability provisions for firefighters and law enforcement and correctional officers.

Florida H0739 amends the state's disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers. It presumes that any condition or impairment of health caused by tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension resulting in total or partial disability or death was accidental and suffered in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise. The bill also revises definitions and outlines the process for medical treatment and specialist care for these conditions.