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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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; revising the vaccine requirement for specified workers if such vaccine is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, etc.
AI Summary
This bill provides a presumption that certain workers, such as firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers, have suffered a disability in the line of duty if they contract hepatitis, meningococcal meningitis, tuberculosis, or an infectious disease declared a public health emergency. The bill outlines the eligibility conditions for this presumption, including requirements for medical testing and verification of exposure. It also allows employers to require these workers to undergo certain vaccinations or immunizations, with exceptions for medical reasons. The bill aims to provide these workers with additional protections and benefits related to occupational exposure to these diseases.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (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/2021/1422 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1422/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1422/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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