The N.J. state Senate Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Carmen Amato, Jr. (R-9th) and Anthony M. Bucco (R-25th) to provide periodic cancer screenings to volunteer firefighters. Currently, only paid firefighters have access to periodic cancer screening examinations without cost-sharing, through the State Health Benefits Program.

This bill, S-1583, would extend those same benefits to unpaid volunteer firefighters serving in New Jersey.