North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 8 D cosponsors

SB 472 — Expand Occup. Cancer Benefits/Firefighters.

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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The recent amendments to Senate Bill 472 involve the removal of some outdated or unnecessary administrative details related to the bill's filing and referral. By streamlining this information, the bill aims to be clearer and more focused on its main objectives. This change is important because it helps legislators and the public better understand the bill's purpose without getting bogged down by irrelevant details.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 1, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 472 Short Title:
472 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35218-MGap-44 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT EXPANDING THE TYPES OF CANCERS DEEMED OCCUPATIONALLY RELATED TO FIREFIGHTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER A FIREFIGHTER IS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND A DEATH BENEFIT IS PAYABLE;
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT EXPANDING THE TYPES OF CANCERS DEEMED OCCUPATIONALLY RELATED TO FIREFIGHTING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER A FIREFIGHTER IS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND A DEATH BENEFIT IS PAYABLE;
(b) The trust account established in subsection (a) of this section shall not be used for any purpose other than to pay for medical expenses associated with the treatment of the firefighter's occupationally related cancer." *DRS35218-MGap-44* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 SECTION 2.(b) Subsection (a) of this section applies to eligible diagnoses of cancer occurring on or after the effective date of this act.
(b) The trust account established in subsection (a) of this section shall not be used for any purpose other than to pay for medical expenses associated with the treatment of the firefighter's occupationally related cancer." *S472-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 SECTION 2.(b) Subsection (a) of this section applies to eligible diagnoses of cancer occurring on or after the effective date of this act.
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The bill expands the list of cancers presumed to be occupationally related to firefighting and establishes a trust account for firefighters diagnosed with such cancers.

  • G.S. 143-166.2(6)e.

    e. When the death of a firefighter occurs as a direct and proximate result of any of the following cancers that are occupationally related to firefighting, that firefighter is presumed to have been killed in the line of duty: 1. Mesothelioma. 2. Testicular cancer. 3. Cancer of the small intestine. 4. Esophageal cancer. 5. Oral cavity cancer. 6. Pharynx cancer. → e. When the death of a firefighter occurs as a direct and proximate result of any of the following cancers that are occupationally related to firefighting, that firefighter is presumed to have been killed in the line of duty: 1. Mesothelioma. 2. Testicular cancer. 3. Intestinal cancer. 4. Esophageal cancer. 5. Cancers of the respiratory system. 6. Cancers of the digestive system. 7. Cancers of the urinary system.

    It adds intestinal cancer, respiratory system cancers, digestive system cancers, and urinary system cancers to the list of presumed occupationally related cancers for firefighters.

  • Article 12A of Chapter 143

    § 143-166.3A. Trust for firefighters diagnosed with an occupationally related cancer. (a) The Industrial Commission shall establish a twenty-five thousand dollar ($25,000) trust account in the name of any firefighter diagnosed with any cancer listed in G.S. 143-166.2(6)e. who meets the following criteria at the time of diagnosis: (1) Has been employed as a firefighter for five consecutive years. (2) Was not employed within the preceding five years in an unrelated position that is scientifically linked to a higher rate of cancer. (3) Does not have a history of smoking tobacco products. (b) The trust account established in subsection (a) of this section shall not be used for any purpose other than to pay for medical expenses associated with the treatment of the firefighter's occupationally related cancer.

    It creates a new trust account for firefighters diagnosed with occupationally related cancers to cover their medical expenses.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 472?
SB 472 is sponsored by D. Davis, Perry, Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Sydney Batch (Democratic), Bazemore, Dan Blue (Democratic), Jim Burgin (Republican), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Kevin Corbin (Republican), Crawford, deViere, Edwards, Foushee, Michael Garrett (Democratic), Ralph Hise (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Marcus, Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Newton, Nickel, DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Woodard, Brent Jackson (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 472?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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