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House bill · 90R

HB 497

Relating to the health benefit plan and workers' compensation insurance coverage of and reimbursement for the treatment of a first responder's injuries sustained within the course and scope of employment.

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Progress

0 days from first to latest action, across 1 recorded action.

  1. Filed

    Nov 9

  2. Referred to committee

  3. Heard in committee

  4. Reported from committee

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

  7. Sent to governor

  8. Became law

House

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Full history

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  1. Filed

    Nov 9, 2026 · House

Authors

Topics

Fire Fighters & Police: GeneralInsurance: Health & AccidentLabor: Workers' Compensation

Bill text

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