S.2037

Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2037 mandates cancer screening for volunteer firefighters, with no out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement up to $1,250 per three years.

New Jersey S2037 requires volunteer firefighters to have access to periodic cancer screenings, with no out-of-pocket costs. The state will reimburse up to $1,250 per three-year period for these examinations, adjusted annually for inflation. The screenings must occur every three years after five years of service and include tests for various cancers. Reimbursement is to be requested annually by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs.

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Where it stands

Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee