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MI HB4729

MI HB4729
Worker's compensation: disabilities; presumption of causation of heart and respiratory diseases; extend to certain members of police, fire, and public safety departments. Amends sec. 405 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.405).


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Introduced
06/13/2023
In Committee
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/12/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled"Worker's disability compensation act of 1969,"by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2021 PA 129.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969 to extend the presumption of causation for respiratory and heart diseases to certain full-time, part-time, or paid on-call members of police, fire, and public safety departments. It also creates the Christopher R. Slezak First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund to pay claims for certain types of cancer developed by eligible full-time, part-time, paid on-call, or volunteer members of fire departments, public fire authorities, and forest fire/crash rescue officers. The bill outlines the application and approval process for the fund, as well as reporting requirements for the Worker's Compensation Agency to the legislature.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)

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