Bill > HB3573

This bill, known as the "Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act," aims to provide cancer screening coverage and tax credits for firefighters in Oklahoma. The key provisions are: 1. Cancer centers in Oklahoma can cover the costs of occupational cancer screenings for firefighters under the Fighting Chance for Firefighters Act. 2. A tax credit of up to $250 per year is available for firefighters to cover unreimbursed expenses for medical procedures to detect any form of cancer, with an annual cap of $1.5 million in total credits. 3. The bill amends the law to allow municipal and county fire departments to participate in the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Plans, providing health insurance coverage options for firefighters. The bill aims to support firefighters, who have a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer due to the nature of their work, by improving access to cancer screening and providing financial assistance.