WORK COMP-FIRST RESPONDERS

Introduced on 2/6/26

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From the Legislature

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an employee who is employed as a first responder and who suffers a serious bodily injury in the course of that employment shall be presumed to be entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Provides that the Workers' Compensation Commission shall accelerate any dispute regarding an employee's continuing entitlement to benefits under the provision.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing