FIRST REGULAR SESSION
SENATE BILL NO. 313
92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DOLAN.
Read 1st time January 22, 2003, and 1,000 copies ordered printed.
TERRY L. SPIELER, Secretary.
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AN ACT
To amend chapter 287, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to law enforcement officers' health impairment.
Section A.Chapter 287, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 287.062, to read as follows:
287.062.Disease of the lungs or respiratory tract or disease of the heart or cardiovascular system, including carcinoma, shall be recognized as occupational diseases for the purposes of this chapter, and is defined to be a disability due to exposure to smoke, gases, or inadequate oxygen, for peace officers certified pursuant to chapter 590, RSMo.