Bill > AB1125

This bill amends existing workers' compensation law to extend a special presumption about heart-related medical conditions to peace officers employed by the State Department of State Hospitals. Currently, employees in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with custodial duties can receive workers' compensation benefits for heart trouble that develops during their service, with the presumption that such heart conditions arose from their work. The bill adds peace officers at state hospitals to this category, meaning if these officers develop heart trouble while working or within a specific time after leaving service, it will be presumed to be job-related. The presumption is "disputable," which means the employer can present contrary evidence, but if not successfully challenged, the workers' compensation appeals board must accept that the heart condition is work-related. The presumption extends for three calendar months per full year of service, up to a maximum of 60 months after the last date of work in the specified role. This change provides additional protection and potential benefits for peace officers working in state hospital settings.

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