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NJ A3331
NJ A3331Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters; increases tax on fire insurance premiums.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters. The bill specifies that there should be no out-of-pocket cost to the volunteer firefighter. The bill also specifies that the State will reimburse a volunteer firefighter for the full examination up to $1,250 per three-year period, which is to be annually adjusted according to inflation. The bill establishes an occupational existing condition that makes being a volunteer firefighter a condition for reimbursement of costs associated with cancer screening examinations. The bill increases the tax on fire insurance premiums by one tenth of a percent, which is to be annually allocated to the fund established under the bill for purposes of funding cancer screening examinations reimbursement for volunteer firefighters.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that volunteer firefighters in New Jersey be provided access to periodic cancer screening examinations, with no out-of-pocket costs to them. The State will reimburse volunteer firefighters up to $1,250 every three years for these examinations, with the amount adjusted annually for inflation, and this coverage is considered an occupational condition, meaning serving as a volunteer firefighter is a pre-existing condition for reimbursement. To fund these screenings, the bill increases the tax on fire insurance premiums by one-tenth of one percent, with this additional revenue directed to a dedicated fund to cover the reimbursement costs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3331 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3331_I1.HTM |
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