Texas HB331 creates a presumption that certain medical conditions suffered by first responders are work-related if specific conditions are met.

Texas HB331 amends the Government Code to establish a presumption that a firefighter, peace officer, or emergency medical technician who suffers an acute myocardial infarction or stroke resulting in disability or death is presumed to have suffered the disability or death during the course and scope of employment if certain conditions are met. Specifically, the presumption applies if the responder was engaged in stressful or strenuous physical activity while on duty, such as fire suppression, rescue, or hazardous material response, and the condition occurred within eight hours after the end of.

Texas HB331 creates a presumption that certain medical conditions suffered by first responders are work-related if specific conditions are met.

Texas HB331 amends the Government Code to establish a presumption that a firefighter, peace officer, or emergency medical technician who suffers an acute myocardial infarction or stroke resulting in disability or death is presumed to have suffered the disability or death during the course and scope of employment if certain conditions are met. Specifically, the presumption applies if the responder was engaged in stressful or strenuous physical activity while on duty, such as fire suppression, rescue, or hazardous material response, and the condition occurred within eight hours after the end of.