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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; ADDING PANDEMIC DISEASE TO THE LIST OF CONDITIONS PRESUMED TO BE PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY EMPLOYMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER; REVISING A PROVISION RELATING TO BREAST CANCER.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law related to firefighter occupational conditions in New Mexico. It adds a new presumption that if a firefighter is diagnosed with a virus or disease that has been declared a pandemic, such as COVID-19, the condition is presumed to be caused by the firefighter's employment, unless rebutted by evidence. The bill also revises the existing presumption for breast cancer, changing the age from before 40 to before 55 without a genetic predisposition. The provisions of the bill apply to claims for benefits filed on or after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 03/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=261&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0261.pdf |
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