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SB90Introduced in the Senate

Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumptions - Hypertension

Engrossed

Introduced by Pamela Beidle, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing that certain firefighters, fire fighting instructors, rescue squad members, advanced life support unit members, and members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal suffering from hypertension are presumed to have an occupational disease that is compensable under workers' compensation law and are presumed to be disabled if certain requirements are met; providing that an individual who files a claim under the Act may not receive duplicative benefits for the same condition; etc.

Where it stands

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

April 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · March 19, 2026

45

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Finance

  3. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

  5. Favorable with Amendments {633924/1 Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

  8. Referred Economic Matters

  9. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

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