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SB 1318

AN ACT ASSESSING A CERTAIN FEE FOR DEPOSIT INTO THE FIREFIGHTERS CANCER RELIEF ACCOUNT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Delnicki and 5 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill establishes a dedicated fee-funded relief account to provide cancer support benefits to firefighters experiencing occupational exposure-related illness.

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Bill Summary · SB 1318

Legislative bill overview

SB 1318 establishes a new fee mechanism in Connecticut to generate revenue specifically for a Firefighters Cancer Relief Account. The bill creates a dedicated funding stream to support firefighters diagnosed with cancer, recognizing occupational health risks firefighters face through toxic exposure. The measure has advanced through committee and been placed on the Senate calendar for consideration.

Why is this important

Firefighters face significantly elevated cancer rates compared to the general population due to exposure to carcinogenic materials at fire scenes. Without specified relief funding, firefighters and their families often bear substantial out-of-pocket medical and living expenses during treatment. This bill attempts to create a sustainable, dedicated revenue source rather than relying on ad-hoc appropriations or individual fundraising efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee specification unclear: The bill title references "a certain fee" without specifying what triggers the fee, its amount, or what entity pays it—critical details needed for fiscal and practical analysis
  • Revenue adequacy: Without knowing the fee structure, it's unclear whether collected revenue will meaningfully address cancer relief costs or merely create a nominal fund
  • Fairness of fee incidence: Depending on who pays the fee (consumers, businesses, specific industries), questions arise about whether the burden is appropriately distributed versus being passed to unrelated parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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