The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5843, aims to allocate funding to fire departments for the purpose of enhancing their data management capabilities, specifically to electronically track health data related to firefighters. The bill proposes an appropriation of an unspecified sum from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This funding is intended to help fire departments improve their tracking and management of health issues that firefighters may face due to exposure to harmful chemicals, smoke, or other hazardous substances encountered during their duties.

The statement of purpose for the bill emphasizes the need for better electronic tracking of relevant health data for firefighters, which is crucial for addressing health concerns arising from their work. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions aimed at supporting fire departments in their efforts to manage firefighter health data more effectively.