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TX SB2432

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires political subdivisions employing firefighters to offer free occupational cancer screenings beginning in the firefighter's fifth year of employment, with follow-up screenings every three years thereafter

  • Mandates screenings test for colorectal cancer, prostate cancer (if applicable), lung cancer, and brain cancer

  • Requires all screening results to remain confidential

  • Defines "firefighter" as fire protection personnel under Section 419.021 of the Government Code

  • May be cited as the Wade Cannon Act; takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to periodic occupational cancer screenings for firefighters.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/25/2025

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