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NJ S2037
NJ S2037Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters. The bill specifies that there should be no out-of-pocket cost to the volunteer firefighter. The bill also specifies that the State is to reimburse a volunteer firefighter for the full examination up to $1,250 per three-year period, which is to be annually adjusted according to inflation. The bill establishes an occupational existing condition that makes being a volunteer firefighter a condition for reimbursement of costs associated with cancer screening examinations.
AI Summary
This bill mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters. It specifies that there should be no out-of-pocket cost to the volunteer firefighter, and that the State will reimburse the full examination cost up to $1,250 per three-year period, adjusted for inflation. The bill establishes that being a volunteer firefighter is an occupational pre-existing condition for the purpose of reimbursement of cancer screening examination costs.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2037 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2037_I1.HTM |
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