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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to communicable and infectious diseases; amending s. 112.181, F.S.; providing a definition; providing a presumption to specified workers that an impairment of health caused by an infectious disease happened in the line of duty; requiring certain actions in order to be entitled to the presumption; requiring the United States Food and Drug Administration to approve certain vaccines or immunizations; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statute 112.181 to provide a presumption that certain emergency rescue or public safety workers who contract communicable or infectious diseases, such as hepatitis, meningococcal meningitis, tuberculosis, or diseases declared as public health emergencies, suffered a disability in the line of duty. The bill requires these workers to undergo certain medical tests and immunizations, unless medically contraindicated, in order to be eligible for the presumption. The bill also requires employers to maintain records of known or suspected occupational exposures and notify workers accordingly. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/949 |
| Analysis - Professions and Public Health Subcommittee (Post-Meet | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/949/Analyses/h0949c.PPH.PDF |
| Analysis - Professions and Public Health Subcommittee (Post-Meet | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/949/Analyses/h0949b.PPH.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/949/Analyses/h0949a.GOS.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/949/Analyses/h0949.GOS.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/949/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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