Pennsylvania HB2826: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund.

What the bill says

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund.

From the amended text, October 7, 2026:

Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 40 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a part to read: PART VI FIREFIGHTER CANCER SCREENING Chapter 101. Preliminary Provisions 103. Firefighter Cancer Screening Program CHAPTER 101 PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Sec. 10101. Scope of part. 10102. Definitions. § 10101. Scope of part. This part relates to firefighter cancer screening. § 10102. Definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this part which are applicable to specific provisions of this part, the following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Airport fire company." A fire company that meets all of the following: (1) Is associated with an airport. (2) Has a mutual aid agreement with a neighboring municipality. (3) Has responded to at least 15 fire or rescue emergency calls annually to neighboring fire companies as provided in documentation requested. EVIDENCED BY REPORTS MADE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM. "Cancer screening." Testing, imaging, evaluation or examination to detect the presence of cancer or abnormal cells that …

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Sponsors

• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146) · primary sponsor
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Jared Solomon (D, 202)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Michael Stender (R, 108)
• Joseph Webster (D, 150)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)

Latest actions

1. October 26, 2026: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Oct. 26, 2026
2. October 26, 2026: In the Senate
3. October 19, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 19, 2026
4. October 19, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2026 (202-1)
5. October 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
6. October 7, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 7, 2026
7. October 7, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2026
8. October 7, 2026: Second consideration, with amendments, Oct. 7, 2026
9. October 6, 2026: Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2026
10. October 5, 2026: Laid on the table, Oct. 5, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2826, RC 1527 (October 19, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 19, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2826, RC 1492 (October 7, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Amended (October 5, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Adopt Amendment (October 5, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2826?

HB2826 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund.

What does HB2826 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund.

What is the status of HB2826?

Passed one chamber as of October 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE, Oct. 26, 2026 (October 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2826?

Joseph Ciresi (D, 146), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2826?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2826