Sen. Manning seeks state workers’ compensation for Task Force 1 deployments in Ohio
Sen. Manning told the committee SB343 would shift workers’ compensation claims for the state’s urban search and rescue Task Force 1 from local municipalities to the state, arguing the change would spare local responders prolonged local appeals and have minimal fiscal impact because in‑state deployments are rare.
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Sen. Manning presented sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 343, which would make the state responsible for workers’ compensation claims for designated urban search and rescue teams (Task Force 1) when they respond to emergencies in Ohio, rather than leaving claims with the local municipality.
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