Bill > SB170

This bill revises provisions related to industrial insurance for firefighters, arson investigators, and police officers who are not employed by the Executive Department of the State Government. Specifically, the bill requires firefighters (except those in the state executive department) and volunteer firefighters to undergo annual cancer screenings and comprehensive physical examinations. The screenings must include various medical tests such as skin examinations, mammograms, prostate-specific antigen tests, thyroid examinations, and others, depending on the employee's age and gender. The physical examinations must be conducted, when possible, by a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse who understands the physical demands of firefighting and law enforcement. The bill also expands the list of known carcinogens associated with specific types of cancer for these workers, making it easier for them to receive industrial insurance coverage if they develop cancer. The examinations and cancer screenings must be paid for by the employer, and the results are subject to strict privacy guidelines. These changes aim to provide better health monitoring and support for firefighters and related professionals who are at higher risk of developing occupational diseases due to the nature of their work. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12188/Overview