Firefighters; to include Parkinson's Disease in occupational diseases to be compensated for death and disability

Summary

The bill amends state code to treat Parkinson's disease as a presumptive occupational disease for city and state firefighters who can show exposure to a known toxin. Eligible firefighters – those who passed a physical exam and have at least three years of service – would receive the same compensation as for other listed diseases if they become disabled or die. The change aims to extend existing benefit protections to a condition linked to firefighting hazards.

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