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HB 7186 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NOTIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and would include emergency medical technicians eligible for benefits.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 21, 2026
Last action
Jan 29, 2026 — 01/29/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Kathleen Fogarty D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled