Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 43 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2847 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for reimbursements for physical examinations of firefighters; and establishing the Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund.

Last action — Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 7, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The bill establishes reimbursement for firefighter physical examinations and creates a dedicated fund.

This legislation amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide financial support for required physical examinations of firefighters. It establishes the Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund and outlines eligibility and reimbursement processes for fire companies.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Firefighters need to ensure they comply with the physical examination requirements to receive reimbursements.

Summary

Connecting Firefighters with Preventative Physical and Mental Health Care

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund to reimburse eligible fire companies for the costs of required physical examinations of firefighters.

  • Title 35

    CHAPTER 75B REIMBURSEMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF FIREFIGHTERS Sec. 75B01. Purpose. 75B02. Definitions. 75B03. Physical examinations. 75B04. Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund. 75B05. Applications. 75B06. Fire company eligibility. 75B07. Reimbursements. 75B08. Annual reports. 75B09. Distribution of information.

    Creates a new chapter outlining reimbursement procedures for firefighter physical examinations.

  • § 75B04

    (a) Establishment.--The Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund within the State Treasury. The fund shall consist of money appropriated or transferred to the fund by act of the General Assembly, in addition to any grants, gifts, donations or other payments from other sources. (b) Use.--Money in the fund shall be used for the purposes of: (1) reimbursing eligible fire companies for costs incurred for the required physical examinations of firefighters; and (2) administering the provisions of this chapter.

    Establishes the Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund to assist fire companies with examination costs.

  • § 75B06

    (a) Mandate.--Reimbursement from the fund may only be made to an eligible fire company. (b) Criteria.--To be considered an eligible fire company, a fire company must: (1) Actively participate in PennFIRS under a signed agreement. (2) Certify that all firefighters to which reimbursement from the fund is sought have completed, at a minimum, two hours of training in the previous 12 months as to the detection, management and treatment of mental health conditions specifically related to the fire service. Training must include providing related support resources and must be approved by the commissioner. (3) Certify that each firefighter who obtained an annual physical examination and for whom reimbursement is sought from the fund has received the minimum level of Firefighter 1 under the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy standards on or before July 1 of the year in which the reimbursement application is made.

    Sets eligibility criteria for fire companies to receive reimbursements from the fund.

  • § 75B07

    (a) Retention of reimbursement.--If a fire company receives reimbursement for costs that were paid directly by the fire company on behalf of a firefighter, the fire company may retain the reimbursement. (b) Distribution of reimbursement.--If a fire company receives reimbursement for costs that were paid directly by the firefighter, the fire company shall distribute the reimbursement to the firefighter as soon as practicable. (c) Amount.--The amount of a reimbursement under subsection (a) shall be commensurate with the actual expenses incurred for the physical examination and may not exceed $650 per firefighter. (d) Pro rata reimbursements.--The commissioner shall make reimbursements on a pro rata basis if the total dollar amount of the approved applications exceeds the amount of money available in the fund for reimbursements.

    Defines how reimbursements are to be handled, including retention and distribution of funds, and sets an upper limit on reimbursement amounts.

Action History

  1. Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 7, 2026

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2847 do?
Connecting Firefighters with Preventative Physical and Mental Health Care
Who sponsors HB 2847?
HB 2847 is sponsored by Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Dan Miller, Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Nathan Davidson (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Regina G. Young (Democratic), Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Robert F. Matzie (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Jim Rigby (Republican), and Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2847?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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