SB 507

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2019 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate May 16, 2019
  • Passed Senate May 15, 2019
  • Passed House Jun 04, 2019
  • Signed by Governor Jun 13, 2019

Relating to occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation for certain workers; and prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

Specifies certain presumptions as to cause of] compensability of covered employee's claim of benefits under workers' compensation law for death, disability or impairment of health of fire service professional, public safety personnel or employee of public or private safety agency with duties related to firefighting, police, ambulance or emergency medical services in claim for benefits related to occupational disease under workers' compensation law]. Specifies standard of evidence necessary for rebuttal of presumption. Provides that insurer or self-insured employer may later deny compensability of claim if exposure to trauma ceases being of real importance or great consequence in causing disability, impairment of health or need for treatment. Defines "covered employee." Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (33)

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Jun 21, 2019

Senate

Effective Date, September 29, 2019.

Jun 21, 2019

Senate

Chapter 372, 2019 Laws.

Jun 13, 2019

Senate

Governor signed.

Jun 06, 2019

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 05, 2019

Senate

President signed.

Jun 04, 2019

House

Third reading. Carried by Williams. Passed.

Jun 03, 2019

House

Second reading.

Jun 03, 2019

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

May 30, 2019

House

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

May 20, 2019

House

Referred to Rules.

May 16, 2019

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

May 15, 2019

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

May 14, 2019

Senate

Second reading.

May 13, 2019

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

May 06, 2019

Senate

Work Session held.

May 01, 2019

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 11, 2019

Senate

Referred to Rules by order of the President.

Apr 11, 2019

Senate

Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

Apr 04, 2019

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 19, 2019

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Jan 16, 2019

Senate

Referred to Workforce.

Jan 14, 2019

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
SRULES Amendment -8 PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
Enrolled PDF
A-Engrossed PDF

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