An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for health screenings for firefighters and EMS providers.
SB 523 requires full-time firefighters and EMS providers employed by fire departments or local governments in Pennsylvania to receive comprehensive cancer and cardiovascular screenings every three years. The screenings must cover specific conditions including prostate, lung, skin, and heart health checks, as listed in the bill. Employers must cover all associated costs - including copays, deductibles, and insurance expenses - through existing health benefits or insurance plans. This bill directly affects emergency responders working for public fire departments or municipal services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Devlin Robinson
RRepublican
Co
Joe Picozzi
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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