Bill
H 2961
An Act relative to disability or death caused by contagious disease; presumption
194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Introduced by Patrick Kearney and 2 co-sponsors
Creates legal presumption that contagious diseases causing disability or death in public employees are work-related, automatically qualifying them for workers' compensation unless employers prove otherwise.
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means