South Carolina bill H3163 amends workers' compensation law to presume firefighter injuries from heart disease, stroke, or respiratory disease arose.

South Carolina bill H3163 amends the state's workers' compensation law to presume that heart disease, stroke, or respiratory disease in firefighters arose from their employment, unless proven otherwise. This presumption applies if the firefighter is a bona fide member of a fire department and the condition developed while actively engaged in firefighting or within 24 hours of last service. The bill revises the entitlement criteria to include conditions developed while actively on duty instead of just actively engaged in firefighting. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina bill H3163 amends workers' compensation law to presume firefighter injuries from heart disease, stroke, or respiratory disease arose.

South Carolina bill H3163 amends the state's workers' compensation law to presume that heart disease, stroke, or respiratory disease in firefighters arose from their employment, unless proven otherwise. This presumption applies if the firefighter is a bona fide member of a fire department and the condition developed while actively engaged in firefighting or within 24 hours of last service. The bill revises the entitlement criteria to include conditions developed while actively on duty instead of just actively engaged in firefighting. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.