SB 828 - The act affirmatively states that occupational diseases are covered under workers' compensation laws. Toxic exposure is defined as an exposure to chemicals, dusts, particulates, fumes, mists, fibers, solvents, vapors, radiation, or other substances or other materials that, when ingested, consumed, inhaled, or absorbed are sufficient to cause disease, death, mutations, cancer, deformities, or reproductive abnormalities in humans. In cases where occupational disease is caused by toxic exposure, there shall be no subrogation rights for employers. This act is similar to SB 8 (2011) and SB 572 (2012). CHRIS HOGERTY