Senate Bill 288 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-51-201, to expand the list of cancers for which firefighters can receive compensation for certain conditions or injuries. Specifically, the bill adds "prostate cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer" to the existing list that includes "testicular cancer." This change aims to provide additional protections and support for firefighters who may be diagnosed with these specific types of cancer.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new requirement for firefighters seeking to utilize the presumption of compensation for these newly added cancers. They must obtain a physical medical examination after July 1, 2025, which includes a cancer screening that does not reveal any evidence of the specified cancers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-51-201(d)(1), 7-51-201, 7-51-201(d)(2)(A)