Legislation - HB0347

Title: Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumptions - Hypertension
Sponsored by: Delegate Pruski
Status: In the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing that certain firefighters, fire fighting instructors, rescue squad members, advanced life support unit members, and members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal suffering from hypertension are presumed to have an occupational disease that is compensable under workers' compensation law and are presumed to be disabled if certain requirements are met.

Committees

Original:: Economic Matters

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0090

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/19/2026 Legislative Date 1/19/2026 Action First Reading Economic Matters Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/19/2026	1/19/2026	First Reading Economic Matters

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