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H 4946·MA·house

An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services
Latest Action

New draft substituted, see H5631

Jul 31, 2026

Summary

The bill directs public employers to provide cancer screening services to firefighters through existing health care benefit plans or programs. It aims to ensure firefighters have access to early detection tools, recognizing the occupational risks they face. By mandating coverage, the measure seeks to improve health outcomes for this workforce.

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