SB 170
Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-632)
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Bill overview
This bill revises how industrial insurance covers firefighters and other employees who develop occupational diseases. Specifically, it requires firefighters (excluding those in the Executive Department) and volunteer firefighters to undergo annual cancer screenings and annual physical examinations to assess their health and potential exposure to hazards. The physical examinations will be administered by a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse knowledgeable about firefighting and law enforcement demands, and will include specific tests to evaluate lung and heart health. The bill also updates provisions regarding compensation for cancer related to firefighter duties.
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