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- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.596
- Print number 4987a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Relates to the expansion of coverage for volunteer firefighters for cancer of the digestive, hematological, lymphatic, urinary, and prostate systems
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Susan John
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Title of bill
An act to amend the volunteer firefighters' benefit law, in relation to the expansion of coverage to include cancer of the digestive, hematological, lymphatic, urinary and prostate systems
Purpose
This legislation is designed to expand the existing coverage lmder the VFBL to include cancer of the digestive, hematological, lymphatic, urinary and prostate systems.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The volunteer firefighters' benefit law is amended by adding a new section 11-d to read as follows:
11-d. Certain impairments of health; presumption. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, any (i) melanoma or (ii) condition of cancer affecting lymphatic, digestive, hematological, urinary or prostate systems, resulting in total or partial disability or death to a volunteer firefighters, who successfully passed a physical examination on entry into firefighter service, which examination failed to reveal any evidence of such a melanoma or condition, shall be presumptive evidence that it was incurred in the performance and discharge of duty unless the contrary be proved by competent evidence. The provisions of this section shall remain in full force and effect to and including the thirtieth day of June, two thousand twelve.
Justification
While overexposure to smoke increases the risk of contracting cancer of the lungs, exposure to smoke and toxic fumes creates greater risk of cancer in other parts of the body as well. For example, exposure to smoke and fumes through volunteer firefighting may also cause cancer in an individual's esophagus, stomach, blood, or intestines.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal impact on the state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take immediately.
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