The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 349, aims to modify the reporting requirements for the Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund. The bill stipulates that the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, must submit an annual report by October 1, 2026, and each year thereafter. This report will be directed to both the advisory committee established under section 7-313q and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees labor and public employee matters. The report will include the balance of the firefighters cancer relief account, projected and actual expenditures for the relevant programs, and projected and actual sources of income for the account.

Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "firefighter" to include local fire marshals, deputy fire marshals, fire investigators, and inspectors, as well as uniformed members of various fire departments and authorities. It also repeals section 7-313k of the general statutes. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and aim to enhance the oversight and sustainability of the Firefighters Cancer Relief Fund.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-313r, 7-313k