Lynn DeCoite
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 7
Primary
Creates a presumption for workers' compensation purposes that diseases of the heart in firefighters and law enforcement officers were proximately caused by and resulted from the nature of the person's employment if certain conditions are met. Exempts injuries caused by disease of the heart from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. Establishes a process for regular physical examinations of firefighters and law enforcement officers to reduce heart disease risks.
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Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.
Passed First Reading.
Introduced.
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