How HB 813 changes current law

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This bill extends the timeframe within which death benefits for firefighters who die from cancer can be claimed by beneficiaries after employment termination.

• 112.1816

  Such death benefits must be made available by the former employer of the firefighter for 1 year after the date on which the firefighter terminated employment → Such death benefits must be made available by the former employer of the firefighter for 1 year after the date on which the firefighter terminated employment so long as the firefighter otherwise met the criteria specified in this subsection when he or she terminated employment and was not employed as a firefighter after that date.

  The specification clarifies the conditions under which benefits are available, emphasizing criteria at termination.