summary
Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Recognize January 2025 As "professional Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" In The State Of South Carolina, To Honor The Sacrifices Made By South Carolina Firefighters, To Increase Public Awareness About The Cancer Risks They Face, And To Promote Actions To Mitigate These Risks.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes January 2025 as "Professional Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina, highlighting the significant cancer risks faced by firefighters in their line of duty. The resolution draws attention to alarming statistics, such as firefighters being 9% more likely to develop cancer and 14% more likely to die from cancer compared to the general population, with cancer currently being the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths, accounting for approximately 66% of firefighter fatalities. It specifically addresses the dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals" present in firefighting gear, which are linked to various cancers including kidney, liver, and prostate cancer. The resolution calls for increased awareness, education, and proactive measures such as routine health screenings, decontamination practices, and advocacy for safer equipment. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for increased research funding, development of PFAS-free protective gear, and policy changes to support firefighters' health and safety. By officially designating this awareness month, the South Carolina House of Representatives aims to honor firefighters' sacrifices, raise public consciousness about their occupational cancer risks, and promote actions to protect these essential first responders.
Sponsors (123)
Mark Smith (R)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Carl Anderson (D),
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Bruce Bannister (R),
Heather Bauer (D),
Thomas Beach (R),
Beth Bernstein (D),
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Gary Brewer (R),
Case Brittain (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Paula Calhoon (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Bill Clyburn (D),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Bobby Cox (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Chandra Dillard (D),
Adam Duncan (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Stephen Frank (R),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Gil Gatch (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),
Jerry Govan (D),
Hamilton Grant (D),
Val Guest (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Robert Harris (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Charles Hartz (R),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Lee Hewitt (R),
Davey Hiott (R),
Bill Hixon (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Leon Howard (D),
William Huff (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Wendell Jones (D),
Jay Jordan (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
John King (D),
Roger Kirby (D),
Kathy Landing (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Randy Ligon (R),
Steven Long (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Jason Luck (D),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
David Martin (R),
R.J. May (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
John McCravy (R),
Annie McDaniel (D),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Scott Montgomery (R),
J.A. Moore (D),
Travis Moore (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
Dennis Moss (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Mike Neese (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Fawn Pedalino (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Robert Reese (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Robby Robbins (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Blake Sanders (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Murrell Smith (R),
Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Bill Taylor (R),
James Teeple (R),
Jackie Terribile (R),
David Vaughan (R),
David Weeks (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Will Wheeler (D),
Joe White (R),
Bill Whitmire (R),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Robert Williams (D),
Mark Willis (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Introduced and adopted (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3714&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3714_20250115.htm |
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