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VT H0662
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christoper Taylor
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AI Summary
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Requires an annual allocation of not less than $145,000 from the Fire Safety Special Fund to provide cancer screenings for all individuals entering the Vermont Fire Academy's Firefighter I certification program
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Cancer screenings must comply with National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 1580, Standard for Emergency Responder Occupational Health and Wellness
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Funding comes from assessments on insurance companies writing fire, homeowners, auto, and related policies on Vermont property, which already contribute up to $1,500,000 annually to the Fire Safety Special Fund
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to an annual allocation for firefighter cancer screening
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
1/14/2026