Makes permanent the presumption of certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters.
This bill amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to make permanent the presumption of certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters. The presumption applies to lung disabilities caused by exposure to hazardous substances while performing volunteer firefighting duties. The bill removes the expiration date from the law, ensuring the presumption remains in effect indefinitely.
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