SB343

Regards workers' compensation coverage-urban search and rescue

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Ohio SB343 amends workers' compensation coverage for urban search and rescue teams.

Ohio SB343 amends the state's workers' compensation coverage for urban search and rescue teams. It ensures that members of these teams are considered employees of the emergency management agency when they sustain injuries or contract occupational diseases while rendering assistance. The bill also outlines procedures for reimbursement of costs incurred by political subdivisions providing mutual assistance or aid.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–0 · May 20
Current
Public Insurance and Pensions Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 12

4:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Apr 14

2:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

May 27

House

Referred to committee: Public Insurance and Pensions

May 26

House

Introduced

May 20

Senate

Passed