This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding workers' compensation for peace officers and firefighters. It maintains the current presumption that certain diseases resulting in disability or death are occupational diseases, as defined in section 23-901, paragraph 13, subdivision (c). However, it removes specific language that previously listed certain cancers and diseases, replacing it with a broader categorization that includes brain, bladder, rectal, and colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, adenocarcinoma, and mesothelioma of the respiratory tract for peace officers.

For firefighters and fire investigators, the bill similarly updates the language to include a wider range of cancers, such as buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, large intestine, lung, kidney, prostate, skin, stomach, ovarian, breast, and testicular cancer, along with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and malignant melanoma. The changes aim to clarify and expand the definitions of occupational diseases related to specific health impairments, ensuring that affected individuals receive appropriate recognition and benefits under workers' compensation laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-901, 23-1043.01