H 661·VT·house
An act relating to workers’ compensation coverage for firefighters with cancer
IntroducedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Taylor (R)
Latest Action
Rep. Mihaly of Calais moved that the Committee on General and Housing be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, which was agreed to
Jan 21, 2026
Summary
The bill adds larynx, pharynx, and trachea cancers to the list of cancers presumed to be work‑related for firefighters. It also removes the requirement that a firefighter be under 65 for that presumption, while keeping other eligibility criteria. The change aims to broaden benefits for firefighters who develop cancer from on‑the‑job exposures.
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