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NC H97
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Scott
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "killed in the line of duty" under the Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act to include firefighter deaths caused by nine specific occupationally-related cancers
- Covered cancers include mesothelioma, testicular cancer, small intestine cancer, esophageal cancer, oral cavity cancer, pharynx cancer, stomach/gastric cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer
- Creates a presumption that firefighters who die from these cancers were killed in the line of duty, qualifying their families for death benefits
- Effective July 1, 2025, applying only to qualifying deaths occurring on or after that date
Legislative Description
Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer
Appropriations
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/5/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/30/2025
Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery4/29/2025
Appropriations3/26/2025
Pensions and Retirement2/17/2025
Appropriations2/12/2025
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