House amendments to the 2nd edition make the following changes.
Amendment #1 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 prostate cancer. Amendment #2 adds colon cancer. Makes conforming changes to the act's long title.
Bill Summaries: H 97 SUPPORT FIREFIGHTERS FIGHTING CANCER.
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Bill H 97 (2025-2026)Summary date: May 1 2025 - View Summary
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Bill H 97 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 30 2025 - View Summary
House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Removes the $500,000 appropriation to the Department of State Treasurer for benefits payable under the Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act.
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Bill H 97 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 11 2025 - View Summary
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.