Texas SB454 establishes a presumption of compensability for infertility in firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

Texas SB454 amends the Labor Code to establish a presumption of compensability for infertility in firefighters and emergency medical technicians. This presumption applies if the firefighter or emergency medical technician regularly responded to fires or events involving radiation or carcinogens. The bill also modifies notice requirements for insurance carriers and outlines considerations for assessing administrative penalties.

Texas SB454 establishes a presumption of compensability for infertility in firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

Texas SB454 amends the Labor Code to establish a presumption of compensability for infertility in firefighters and emergency medical technicians. This presumption applies if the firefighter or emergency medical technician regularly responded to fires or events involving radiation or carcinogens. The bill also modifies notice requirements for insurance carriers and outlines considerations for assessing administrative penalties.