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WV SB107

WV SB107
Including certain types of cancers for which rebuttable presumption of injury exists for firefighters


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Including certain types of cancers for which rebuttable presumption of injury exists for firefighters

AI Summary

This bill expands the rebuttable presumption of injury for professional firefighters to include certain types of cancer, such as bladder cancer, mesothelioma, and testicular cancer, in addition to the existing presumptions for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other diseases. The bill sets specific requirements, such as a minimum of five years of employment as a firefighter in West Virginia and no tobacco use for at least 10 years, for the presumption to apply. The amendments related to the newly added cancer types will expire in 2025 unless extended by the legislature.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

To Banking and Insurance (on 02/10/2021)

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