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This bill expands the list of cancers that are presumed to be occupational diseases for firefighters and fire investigators in Arizona, meaning these conditions are more likely to be covered by workers' compensation if they result in disability or death. Specifically, it adds adenocarcinoma to the list of cancers that are presumed to be work-related for peace officers, and for firefighters and fire investigators, it clarifies that adenocarcinoma, along with brain, bladder, rectal, colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, and mesothelioma of the respiratory tract, are covered under this presumption. This presumption applies if the individual passed a physical exam before employment that didn't show signs of cancer, served in hazardous duty for at least five years, and for firefighters, received a physical exam aligned with national standards. The bill also clarifies that this presumption can be rebutted with clear evidence of a specific non-occupational cause for the cancer, and it does not apply to respiratory cancers if tobacco use outside of duty is a substantial contributing factor.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83961