Senate Bill No. 349, also known as Public Act No. 26-83, modifies the Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund by updating reporting requirements and definitions related to firefighters. The bill changes the deadline for the State Treasurer to submit an annual report on the status of the firefighters cancer relief account from July 1, 2023, to October 1, 2026. The report will now be submitted to both the advisory committee established under section 7-313q and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees labor and public employees. Additionally, the report will include details on the balance of the account, projected and actual expenditures for each program, and projected and actual sources of income for the account, replacing previous requirements for demographic information on beneficiaries.

Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of "firefighter" to include local fire marshals, deputy fire marshals, fire investigators, and inspectors who meet minimum qualification standards, as well as uniformed members of various fire departments and entities associated with the Tweed-New Haven Airport. The bill also repeals section 7-313k of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2026. These changes aim to enhance the management and oversight of the Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund and ensure its sustainability.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-313r, 7-313k
LAB Joint Favorable: 7-313r, 7-313k
File No. 51: 7-313r, 7-313k
Public Act No. 26-83: 7-313r, 7-313k