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Senate creates rebuttable presumption for first responders' COVID-19 workers' comp; some senators warn of cost exposure
Summary
The Senate passed HB 3,007 to extend workers' compensation coverage to first responders and certain volunteers who contract COVID-19 on duty by creating a rebuttable presumption tied to a positive test and physician note; the vote recorded 25-3-1. Critics warned the bill could broaden comp exposure and raise premiums.
The Utah Senate passed first substitute HB 3,007 on April 16 to extend workers' compensation coverage to first responders and volunteers who contract COVID-19 in the course of their duties.
Sponsor Senator Cullimore described the bill's key provision: a rebuttable presumption that infection occurred at work, supported…
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