Identical to H 355, filed 3/14/17.
Amends GS 143-166.2 by adding the following to the list of cancers that are considered occupational diseases for death benefits: rectal cancer, esophageal cancer, oral cavity cancer, brain cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Applies to deaths occurring on or after the date that the act becomes law.
FIREFIGHTERS' DEATH BENEFITS/CANCERS.
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AN ACT AMENDING THE LIST OF CANCERS COVERED AS OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES FOR FIREFIGHTERS' DEATH BENEFITS.Intro. by Woodard.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 23 2017)
Bill History:
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Wed, 22 Mar 2017 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 23 Mar 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 356
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Bill S 356 (2017-2018)Summary date: Mar 22 2017 - View Summary
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