SB424 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bill HoltzclawClay ScofieldJ.T. WaggonerTammy IronsRusty GloverRodger SmithermanPaul BussmanRoger Bedford, Jr.Gerald H. AllenCam WardJerry L. FieldingShadrack McGillGerald O. DialJimmy Holley

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Firefighters, death or disability for occupational disease for firefighters, no time limitation upon filing a claim for disability benefits, may resubmit claims under certain conditions, Secs. 11-43-144, 36-30-5, 36-30-20, 36-30-22, 36-30-40, 36-30-41 am'd.

Description

Under existing law, firefighters and law enforcement officers are eligible for compensation for death or disability from certain occupational diseases.

This bill, with certain exceptions, would provide there is no time limitation upon the filing of a claim for disability benefits or death benefits payable to a firefighter or law enforcement officer or to their family.

This bill would allow a claimant who was previously denied benefits because the claim was submitted after he or she was no longer employed as a peace officer or firefighter may resubmit claims for consideration under the terms of this section as amended without regard to any time limitations otherwise provided.

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Subjects

Firefighters