Bill
Bill > H0662
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require an annual allocation from the Fire Safety Special Fund to provide cancer screenings to all individuals entering the Vermont Fire Academy’s Firefighter I program.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing Vermont law to ensure that a specific amount of money, at least $145,000 annually, is set aside from the Fire Safety Special Fund for cancer screenings for individuals entering the Vermont Fire Academy's Firefighter I certification program. These screenings must meet the standards set by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 1580, which is a standard for the occupational health and wellness of emergency responders. This provision is in addition to an existing requirement to allocate at least $100,000 for basic firefighter training courses. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.662 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0662/H-0662%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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