7523.1. (a) For purposes of a member who retires for disability on the basis, in whole or in part, of a COVID-19-related illness, it shall be presumed that the disability arose out of, or in the course of, the member’s employment.
(b) The presumption described in subdivision (a) may be rebutted by evidence to the contrary, but unless controverted, the applicable governing board of a public retirement system shall be bound to find in accordance with the presumption.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 122, Sec. 1. (AB 845) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 7523.2.)