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Committee advances bill making certain heart conditions presumptive for firefighters, law enforcement
Summary
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee reported HB 15 71 out with a due-pass recommendation after members debated making heart problems presumptive occupational diseases for firefighters and law enforcement officers; the vote was 8–1. Supporters cited hardship and exposure; one member urged caution but voted yes.
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee on Jan. 28 voted to report House Bill 15 71 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, advancing a proposal to make certain heart conditions presumptively occupational for firefighters and some law enforcement officers.
Vice Chair Scott moved the bill out of committee. Representative Bernofsky, speaking in favor on final passage, said the measure would recognize the…
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