The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by James Benton.
DIGEST
SB 133 Original 2020 Regular Session Carter
Present law classifies certain types of cancer as occupational diseases or infirmities connected with
the duties of a firefighter.
Present law provides that a presumption will be extended to a firefighter following termination of
service for a period of three months for each full year of service not to exceed 60 months.
Proposed law retains present law but extends the presumption to a period of six months for each full
year of service not to exceed 180 months.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:2011(A))