Creates Grants for Firefighter Cancer Screenings
Virginia · HB393 · Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Why it matters
Local fire departments could get state money to cover cancer screenings for firefighters. Firefighters could get these tests at no cost to them, depending on local decisions. Localities would need to report results and workplace exposure history.
What it does
- Creates a state fund for grants to localities for firefighter cancer screening
- Covers ultrasound and multi-cancer detection tests, up to $350 per screening
- Requires localities getting grants to report test results and firefighter health data
- Ends the program if the fund runs out and gets no separate appropriation
Status
Latest action (2026-07-21): Continued from last session
About this bill
Would create a fund that gives localities grants to cover costs of cancer tests for firefighters. The program would end in any year the fund hits zero and gets no new money.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Firefighter groups would likely say early screening can catch cancer sooner. They would also say the grants help localities pay for tests.
💬 The case against
Some local governments would likely say the $350 cap may not cover full testing costs. They may also worry about the data reporting work.
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