The bill, titled the Wade Cannon Act, mandates that political subdivisions employing firefighters provide periodic occupational cancer screenings. Specifically, it requires that each firefighter receive a screening at no cost in the fifth year of their employment, followed by screenings every three years thereafter. The bill defines "firefighter" in accordance with existing law and emphasizes that the screenings must be confidential and cover various types of cancer, including colorectal, prostate (if applicable), lung, and brain cancer.

This legislation aims to enhance the health and safety of firefighters by ensuring they have access to necessary cancer screenings, which are crucial given the increased risk of occupational cancer in this profession. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for political subdivisions to implement the required screenings.

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