Weekend State news briefs: New law allows first responders benefits if they contract diseases on duty - Wisconsin

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Published May 16 2010

Weekend State news briefs: New law allows first responders benefits if they

contract diseases on duty

New legislation signed into law this week allows for the presumption that

emergency responders who contract a disease, such as Hepatitis or HIV, were

exposed while in the line of duty. The distinction would allow them to access

disability benefits right away, rather than having to first prove they were

infected while working.

Bill sponsor state Senator Jim Sullivan says it’s an issue that doesn’t come up

very often. However, he says those who put their lives at risk every day to

protect the public shouldn’t have to worry about their job security if they

contract a life changing illness. The bill provides protections similar to those

already in place for emergency workers who develop serious illnesses such as

heart and lung disease.

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