SB 114 creates a legal presumption that firefighters who develop occupational cancer contracted it because of their job, making it easier for them to qualify for workers' compensation benefits without having to prove the cancer came from their work exposure. This changes South Dakota's workers' compensation law by shifting the burden so firefighters don't have to prove a direct link between their job duties and their cancer diagnosis.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 128
Becky Drury
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
David Johnson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day