Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability for certain cancers.

Summary

The bill would automatically treat specified cancers as compensable when a worker has been exposed to particular occupational hazards, shifting the burden of proof away from the employee. It impacts injured workers seeking benefits, as well as employers and insurers who handle those claims, aiming to make the process fairer and more efficient.

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