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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO INCLUDE ANY CANCER, THE DIAGNOSIS OF WHICH QUALIFIED A FIREFIGHTER FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE FIREFIGHTERS' CANCER INSURANCE PROGRAM OR THE FIREFIGHTERS' HEALTH BENEFITS PILOT PROGRAM, 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 to include any cancer diagnosis that previously qualified the firefighter for benefits under the Firefighters' Cancer Insurance Program. Currently, only specific types of cancer (such as mesothelioma, testicular cancer, and esophageal cancer) are automatically considered line-of-duty deaths. The bill adds a provision that any cancer diagnosis for which a firefighter received benefits under the insurance program will now be considered a line-of-duty death. Additionally, the bill makes the Firefighters' Cancer Insurance Program a permanent continuation of a previous pilot program, clarifying administrative procedures for managing the program. The State Fire Marshal will continue to administer the program by contracting with a third-party administrator and can use up to 10% of appropriated funds for program administration. To support this expansion, the bill appropriates $2 million in recurring funds for each year of the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to cover death benefits related to these cancer diagnoses. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and apply to qualifying deaths occurring on or after that date, providing enhanced recognition and support for firefighters who develop cancer as a result of their occupational duties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (70)
Celeste Cairns (R)*,
Mike Clampitt (R)*,
Kyle Hall (R)*,
Brenden Jones (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Jonathan Almond (R),
Vernetta Alston (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Brian Biggs (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
William Brisson (R),
Cecil Brockman (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Grant Campbell (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Becky Carney (D),
Richard Carver (R),
Maria Cervania (D),
Tracy Clark (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Sarah Crawford (D),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Aisha Dew (D),
Blair Eddins (R),
Ed Goodwin (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Beth Helfrich (D),
Chris Humphrey (R),
Cody Huneycutt (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Neal Jackson (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Donny Lambeth (R),
Ya Liu (D),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jordan Lopez (D),
Jarrod Lowery (R),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Charlie Miller (R),
Ben Moss (R),
Howard Penny (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),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Phil Rubin (D),
Paul Scott (R),
Larry Strickland (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Sam Watford (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Appropriations (on 03/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H276 |
| Analysis - Summary H276-SMDC-3(e1)-v-5 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H276-SMDC-3(e1)-v-5 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H276v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H276v0.pdf |
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