Expands the definition of killed in the line of duty under GS 143-166.2, as it applies under the Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act, to also include a presumption that a firefighter was killed in the line of duty when their death occurs as a direct and proximate result of cancer of the stomach (gastric cancer).
Appropriates $500,000 in recurring funds for each year of the 2025-27 biennium from the General Fund to the Department of State Treasurer for benefits payable under the Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act related to this act.
Applies to qualifying deaths occurring on or after July 1, 2025.
SUPPORT FIREFIGHTERS FIGHTING CANCER.
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AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO STOMACH CANCER IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT.Intro. by Scott, Howard, Tyson, Huneycutt.
Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations (House action) (Mar 26 2025)
Bill History:
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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 12 Feb 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Mon, 17 Feb 2025 House: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 House: Re-ref Com On Appropriations(link is external)
H 97
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 97 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 11 2025 - View Summary
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Identical to S 97, filed 2/13/25.