Bill > A01066

This bill amends the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law to require the state to fully cover comprehensive cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters. Specifically, the bill mandates that volunteer firefighters must receive a complete cancer screening upon initially joining a fire department or fire company and then receive an annual screening thereafter. The screenings will be determined by the commissioner of health, and the entire cost of these screenings will be paid by the state. This provision aims to support the health and early detection of potential cancer risks for volunteer firefighters, who may be exposed to carcinogenic materials and substances during their service. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring prompt implementation of these cancer screening benefits for volunteer firefighters across New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1066