Bill > HB466

This bill amends existing Alabama law to include Parkinson's disease as a recognized occupational disease for firefighters, meaning that if a firefighter develops Parkinson's disease during their service, and can demonstrate exposure to a known toxin linked to the disease while employed, it will be presumed to be work-related and eligible for compensation for death or disability benefits, similar to other conditions like cancer, HIV, and hepatitis. This change applies to firefighters who passed a physical exam at the start of their service that didn't show signs of occupational disease and have at least three years of service, or to those who didn't have an initial exam but meet certain service requirements. The bill also clarifies that for any recognized occupational disease, the employer (city or state) must prove by a preponderance of the evidence (meaning more likely than not) that the condition was caused by something other than the firefighter's occupation to deny benefits.

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