Connecticut HB6644: AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS. Assembly convened: That chapter 104 of the general statutes be amended to provide that a paid or volunteer firefighter may obtain, as a reasonable accommodation, an additional set of turnout gear that does not contain PFAS, if such firefighter (1) has been diagnosed with cancer or a predisposition for cancer, or (2) is determined by a physician to have an increased risk of developing cancer compared to the average population due to such firefighter's family history or the results of genetic testing. Statement of Purpose: To re.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS. Assembly convened: That chapter 104 of the general statutes be amended to provide that a paid or volunteer firefighter may obtain, as a reasonable accommodation, an additional set of turnout gear that does not contain PFAS, if such firefighter (1) has been diagnosed with cancer or a predisposition for cancer, or (2) is determined by a physician to have an increased risk of developing cancer compared to the average population due to such firefighter's family history or the results of genetic testing. Statement of Purpose: To reduce exposure to carcinogens for firefighters with elevated cancer risk by providing PFAS-free turnout gear beyond the standard number of sets provided. LCO No. 3039 1 of

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Sponsors

• Liz Linehan (D, 103) · primary sponsor
• Ronald Napoli (D, 73)
• Cecilia Maher (D, 26)
• Kaitlyn Shake (D, 120)
• Jonathan Fazzino (D, 83)