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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO CERTAIN CANCERS IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "killed in the line of duty" for firefighters under North Carolina's Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act by adding three new types of cancer to the list of occupational cancers that are presumed to be directly related to firefighting. Specifically, the bill adds cancer of the stomach (gastric cancer), prostate cancer, and colon cancer to the existing list, which already included mesothelioma, testicular cancer, small intestine cancer, esophageal cancer, oral cavity cancer, and pharynx cancer. Under this legislation, if a firefighter dies from any of these specified cancers, their death will be presumed to be a line-of-duty death, which likely provides additional death benefits and recognition for the firefighter's family. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to qualifying cancer-related deaths occurring on or after that date, acknowledging the increased cancer risks faced by firefighters due to their occupational exposure to hazardous materials and toxic environments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (72)
Julia Howard (R)*,
Cody Huneycutt (R)*,
Paul Scott (R)*,
Steve Tyson (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Jonathan Almond (R),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Brian Biggs (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Laura Budd (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Becky Carney (D),
Richard Carver (R),
Maria Cervania (D),
Mike Clampitt (R),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Ted Davis (R),
Brian Echevarria (R),
Wyatt Gable (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Frank Iler (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Neal Jackson (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Ya Liu (D),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Brandon Lofton (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jarrod Lowery (R),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Howard Penny (R),
Ray Pickett (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Larry Potts (R),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
Reece Pyrtle (R),
Amos Quick (D),
Tim Reeder (R),
Robert Reives (D),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
James Roberson (D),
Stephen Ross (R),
Mike Schietzelt (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Phil Shepard (R),
Charles Smith (D),
Larry Strickland (R),
Brian Turner (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H97 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H97v3.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary H97-SMBR-35(CSBR-14)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H97-SMBR-35(CSBR-14)-v-2 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H97v2.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary H97-SMDC-6(e1)-v-5 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H97-SMDC-6(e1)-v-5 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H97v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H97v0.pdf |
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