MD SB538 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-08 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-08 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Repealing the requirement that certain firefighters, fire fighting instructors, rescue squad members, advanced life support unit members, and members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal experience partial or total disability or death for hypertension to be presumed to be an occupational disease that was suffered in the line of duty and is compensable under workers' compensation law.
Title
Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumptions - Hypertension
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-08 | Senate | Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-03 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB919 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-09 - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Disabilities
Diseases
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Health
Occupational Safety
Rescue Squads
Volunteers
Work, Labor, and Employment
Workers' Compensation
Diseases
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Health
Occupational Safety
Rescue Squads
Volunteers
Work, Labor, and Employment
Workers' Compensation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor and Employment | 9 | 503 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0538?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0538f.pdf |
