Revision: April 27, 2023, 9:04 a.m.
Rep. Simon, Graf. 1
April 26, 2023
2023-1521h
06/07
Amendment to SB 71-FN
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Worker's Compensation; Firefighter and Heart, Lung, or Cancer Disease. Amend introductory paragraph RSA 281-A:17, II to read as follows:
II. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 281-A:2, XI and XIII, 16 and 27, there shall exist a prima facie presumption that cancer disease in a firefighter, whether a regular, call, volunteer, or retired member of a fire department, is occupationally caused. [In order to receive occupational cancer workers' compensation, the type of cancer involved must be a type which may be caused by exposure to heat, radiation, or a known carcinogen, as defined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.] However:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
2023-1521h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill allows for workers' compensation for firefighter cancer disease of all types.