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PA HB1492

PA HB1492
In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for firefighter cancer screenings.


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Introduced
06/22/2023
In Committee
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for firefighter cancer screenings.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for mandatory cancer screenings for firefighters employed full-time by the Commonwealth, fire companies, or political subdivisions of Pennsylvania. The bill requires employer-sponsored health insurance policies to cover the cost of these screenings, including a multi-cancer early detection test and screening for various types of cancer, every three years during the firefighter's employment. The bill defines key terms like "employer-sponsored health insurance policy" and "licensed practitioner" and specifies that the minimum coverage required must be provided without any out-of-pocket expense to the firefighter.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (on 06/22/2023)

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