New York bill S04049 mandates full cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters upon joining a fire department or company and annually thereafter.

New York bill S04049 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. Importantly, the state will cover the costs of these screenings. This act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill S04049 mandates full cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters upon joining a fire department or company and annually thereafter.

New York bill S04049 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. Importantly, the state will cover the costs of these screenings. This act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.