HB5413Introduced in the House
WORK COMP-FIRST RESPONDERS
Introduced by Michael Kelly, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an employee who is employed as a first responder and who suffers a serious bodily injury in the course of that employment shall be presumed to be entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Provides that the Workers' Compensation Commission shall accelerate any dispute regarding an employee's continuing entitlement to benefits under the provision.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Labor & Commerce Committee · March 25, 2026
18
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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