WV SB940

Establishes a 24-month pilot program jointly administered by the State Fire Marshal and Department of Health to provide early detection cancer screenings for active and retired permanent firefighters in West Virginia

Screenings include a multi-cancer blood test, ultrasound of vital organs (thyroid, liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, bladder, and others), lung CT if indicated, skin cancer screening, echocardiogram, and carotid doppler

Participation is voluntary with a maximum cost of $1,300 per individual covered by state funds; firefighters who self-funded screenings after January 1, 2026 may seek reimbursement

A committee with representatives from firefighter unions, fire chiefs, municipal firefighters, and the State Fire Marshal must present an implementation plan within 90 days of the effective date

The committee must report findings to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker at 12 and 24 months, including number screened, test results, trends, and recommendations, with all personally identifiable information removed