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TX SB2432
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tan Parker
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates screenings test for colorectal cancer, prostate cancer (if applicable), lung cancer, and brain cancer
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Requires all screening results to remain confidential
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Defines "firefighter" as fire protection personnel under Section 419.021 of the Government Code
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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
Full Bill Text
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