Virginia lawmakers passed a bill clarifying conditions that are included in the presumption that throat cancer is compensable for first responders.
The House voted 94-0 Tuesday to pass SB 920, by Sen. Azlan Salim, D-Merrifield. The Senate voted 40-0 to pass the bill Jan. 30.
SB 920 would clarify that the throat cancer presumption includes cancer that forms in the tissues of the pharynx, larynx, adenoid, tonsil, esophagus, trachea, nasopharynx, oropharynx or hypopharynx.
If enacted, the bill would take effect July 1.
SB 920 can be presented to Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who can sign it, veto it, ...
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