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Senator · Senate District 54
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 4004a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Expands the coverage to include cancer of the digestive, hematological, lymphatic, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast and reproductive systems
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Brian Kolb
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4004A
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, prostate, neurological, breast and reproductive systems; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
This legislation is designed to expand the existing coverage under the VFBL to include cancer of the digestive, hematological, lymphatic, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast and reproductive systems.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The volunteer firefighters' benefit law is amended by adding a new section 11-d to read as follows:
§ II-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, prostate, neurological, breast and reproductive systems, resulting in total or partial disability or death to a volunteer firefighter, 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 fifteen.
Justification
Overexposure to smoke increases the risk of contracting cancer of the lungs. In addition, 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, intestines, and even the brain.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal impact on the state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take immediately, with provisions.
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