Senate Bill 288 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-51-201, to expand the list of cancers for which firefighters can receive compensation due to 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 shows no evidence of the specified cancers. The provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that firefighters have the necessary medical evaluations to qualify for the benefits outlined in the legislation.

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