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H 3261

Workers compensation for first responders

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Don Chapman and 4 co-sponsors

Summary of H 3261: Workers Compensation for First Responders Purpose and IntentThe purpose of H 3261 is to expand workers' compensation coverage for first responders, including fir

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Bill Summary · H 3261

Summary of H 3261: Workers Compensation for First Responders

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of H 3261 is to expand workers' compensation coverage for first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who develop certain health conditions as a result of their job duties. The bill aims to create a presumption that certain illnesses and injuries sustained by these workers are occupational in nature, making it easier for them to access critical workers' compensation benefits.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a presumption that certain health conditions experienced by first responders are work-related, including:
    • Cancer, heart disease, and infectious diseases
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions
  • Removes the burden of proof from the first responder to demonstrate their condition is job-related
  • Requires employers to provide workers' compensation coverage for the presumed conditions
  • Covers both active and retired first responders who meet minimum service requirements
  • Applies to full-time, part-time, and volunteer first responders

Affected Parties

The primary groups affected by this bill include:
- Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMTs working in the state
- Retired first responders who previously served in these roles
- State and local government employers that employ first responders
- Workers' compensation insurers that provide coverage for these employers

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

H 3261 was introduced in the state legislature on February 27, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for consideration. If passed, the bill's provisions would take effect 90 days after the date of enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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