New York A01066 mandates full cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters upon joining a fire department and annually thereafter, with costs covered.

New York A01066 amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to require full cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters upon entry into service and annually thereafter. The screenings must be determined by the commissioner of health. The state will cover the costs of these screenings. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A01066 mandates full cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters upon joining a fire department and annually thereafter, with costs covered.

New York A01066 amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to require full cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters upon entry into service and annually thereafter. The screenings must be determined by the commissioner of health. The state will cover the costs of these screenings. This act takes effect immediately.