Bill
HD 3185
Overview: HD 3185 - An Act relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumptionStatus: Proposed billIntroduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill a
Overview: HD 3185 - An Act relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumption
Status: Proposed bill
Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a presumption that certain public-facing workers who contract a contagious disease during the course of their employment are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The goal is to provide additional support and protections for these essential workers.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a presumption that public-facing workers who contract a contagious disease, such as COVID-19, during the course of their employment are eligible for workers' compensation benefits
- Shifts the burden of proof to the employer to demonstrate that the worker's illness was not contracted on the job
- Expands the definition of "contagious disease" to include emerging or future infectious diseases
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public-facing workers, such as healthcare professionals, first responders, and retail employees, would be eligible for workers' compensation if they contract a contagious disease on the job
- Employers may face increased workers' compensation claims and costs associated with these presumptive illnesses
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under consideration
- If passed, the new presumption for workers' compensation would take effect on a future date specified in the legislation
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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