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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing that certain firefighters, fire fighting instructors, rescue squad members, advanced life support unit members, and members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal demonstrate disablement for purposes of workers' compensation and are deemed to have hypertension for purposes of an occupational disease presumption for hypertension if certain requirements are met.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that certain firefighters, fire fighting instructors, rescue squad members, advanced life support unit members, and members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal are presumed to have an occupational disease, such as hypertension, that is compensable under workers' compensation if they meet certain requirements. The bill also specifies that these individuals demonstrate disablement and are deemed to have hypertension if they receive three blood pressure readings indicating hypertension and have been prescribed medication to treat it. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2024 ) (on 03/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0844?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0844f.pdf |
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