This bill mandates that volunteer firefighters in New Jersey have access to periodic cancer screening examinations, allowing them to be reimbursed for these exams if they are not covered by their health insurance. The screenings are to be conducted at least five years after the start of their service and every three years thereafter, covering various types of cancer. The State will reimburse up to $1,250 per three-year period for these examinations, with no out-of-pocket costs for the firefighters. Additionally, the bill establishes that serving as a volunteer firefighter is considered a pre-existing condition for the purpose of this reimbursement. A revolving fund will be created to manage the appropriated funds for these reimbursements.

To fund this initiative, the bill increases the tax on fire insurance premiums from 2% to 2.1%, with one-tenth of a percent of the total revenue collected allocated to the newly established fund for cancer screening reimbursements. This adjustment aims to ensure that volunteer firefighters receive the necessary financial support for their health screenings while also maintaining the operational budget for the New Jersey Firemen's Home. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.