An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund; and, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.

Summary

This bill creates the Firefighter Cancer Screening Program and a dedicated fund to pay for cancer screenings for firefighters. It affects Pennsylvania firefighters by providing them with access to preventative cancer screenings, which is crucial given their higher risk of occupational cancer. The program is funded by redirecting money from the state's Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.

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