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FL H0963

FL H0963
Communicable and Infectious Diseases


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Introduced
02/12/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 if certain emergency and public safety workers, such as firefighters and law enforcement officers, contract an "infectious disease" as defined in the bill, it is presumed to have happened in the line of duty. To qualify for this presumption, the worker must meet certain conditions, such as not being exposed to the disease outside of their employment. The bill also requires that any vaccines or immunizations approved by the FDA be considered when determining if the worker is eligible for the presumption. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction (on 02/18/2021)

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