The bill amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish a voluntary firefighter cancer registry. This registry, developed and maintained by the Department of Health, aims to collect relevant occupational and health information from firefighters, which can be linked to existing cancer registry data. The information gathered will include demographic details, employment status, years of service, fire incidents attended, smoking or drug use history, and relevant medical history. The department is also tasked with consulting experts in cancer registry development and reviewing the data to identify trends in cancer incidence among firefighters.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health make the registry data publicly available for research purposes while ensuring the confidentiality of individual identities. It requires the department to submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly on cancer incidence trends among firefighters, along with recommendations for reducing cancer risks. The bill emphasizes the protection of personal health information and states that data collected will not be admissible in legal proceedings or used for disciplinary actions against individuals reporting their information. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.