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TX HB1639
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Patterson
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AI Summary
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Department of State Health Services must collaborate with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to conduct a study on increased cancer incidence among female firefighters in Texas
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Study will compare cancer rates between female firefighters and other women, with focus on women-specific cancers including ovarian and breast cancer, using the state cancer registry and other readily available data sources
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Written report with study results and legislative recommendations must be submitted to the legislature by September 1, 2026, and posted publicly on agency websites
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Act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires September 1, 2027
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Passed the House 141-7 on May 7, 2025, and the Senate 28-3 on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state.
Health
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025