Bill > HB05843

This bill provides funding to help fire departments improve their electronic tracking of firefighters' health data, specifically focusing on documenting health issues that result from exposure to hazardous substances during firefighting duties. The bill proposes to appropriate a specific amount of money (the exact dollar amount is left blank in the text) from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The purpose of this funding is to establish a program that will distribute money to local fire departments, enabling them to enhance their data management capabilities. By supporting better electronic health tracking, the bill aims to help document and potentially address the long-term health impacts that firefighters may experience due to their exposure to dangerous chemicals, smoke, and other harmful substances while performing their professional responsibilities.

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