This bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "employing agency" and "heart disease," and clarifies that a previously conducted physical examination can satisfy the requirement for a presumption of disability related to tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension. The bill also removes obsolete language and makes technical changes to existing statutes. Specifically, it allows law enforcement and correctional officers to use a physical examination from a former employer to claim a presumption of disability if they did not undergo a preemployment physical examination with their current agency.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a current officer did not have a preemployment physical but had a medical examination with a former employer that did not reveal any health issues, this examination can be used to support their claim. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining records of physical examinations for at least five years after an employee's separation from the agency. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 330 Filed: 112.18, 943.13