| SB 0313 | Expands diseases that are considered occupational disease under Chapter 287, RSMo |
| Sponsor: | Dolan | Co-Sponsor(s) | ||
| LR Number: | 0927L.01I | Fiscal Note: | 0927-01 | |
| Committee: | Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations | |||
| Last Action: | 02/19/03 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Small Business, Insurance & | Journal page: | ||
| Industrial Relations Committee (0927S.03C) | ||||
| Title: | SCS SB 313 | |||
| Effective Date: | August 28, 2003 | |||
SCS/SB 313 - This act expands the diseases considered
"occupational diseases" for peace officers under Chapter 287
RSMo, to include diseases of the lungs, respiratory tract or
disease of the heart or cardiovascular system, including
carcinoma. It requires that a casual relationship exists between
the employment and the employees disease which the employee is
seeking to be considered an occupational disease.
RICHARD MOORE