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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Firefighters Cancer Screening Grant Program and Fund established. Creates the Firefighters Cancer Screening Grant Program and Fund to award grants to localities for costs incurred in providing certain cancer detection tests to firefighters. The bill provides that in any year that the amount of funds in the Firefighters Cancer Screening Fund reduces to zero and the Fund does not receive a separate appropriation, the Grant Program and Fund shall expire.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the First Responders Cancer Screening Fund, a special nonreverting fund within the state treasury, to support cancer screenings for firefighters. The Department of Fire Programs will administer a grant program, awarding funds to localities to cover costs of eligible screening tests, such as ultrasound cancer detection or multi-cancer detection tests, for firefighters, with a limit of $350 per screening. Localities receiving grants will need to apply and provide data on the number of screenings, test results, and employment history. The bill also defines "Department" as the Department of Fire Programs and "firefighter" as defined in another section of law. This initiative aims to proactively address cancer risks among firefighters, who are often exposed to carcinogens in their line of duty.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Alex Askew (D)*,
Rae Cousins (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Garrett McGuire (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Holly Seibold (D),
Briana Sewell (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 3-N) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB393 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB393) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1149195.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB393/text/HB393H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB393/text/HB393HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB393/text/HB393HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB393) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128068.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB393/text/HB393 |
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