SB 410 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING FIREFIGHTER CANCER.

This bill establishes a new lump sum death benefit of $100,000 for surviving families of first responders who die from firefighter cancer while performing their duties. It creates a dedicated "Fallen Hero Fund" to finance these payments and expands the definition of firefighter cancer to include various types of cancer affecting multiple body systems. The law applies to first responders including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians, and ensures these benefits are paid in addition to any other compensation or survivor benefits they may receive.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
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Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
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Mar 4, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
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18 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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