Bill
HB 6644
Overview: HB 6644, AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security. It was introduced on
Overview: HB 6644, AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL SETS OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR FIREFIGHTERS, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security. It was introduced on January 24, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the increased risk of cancer among firefighters by providing them with additional sets of turnout gear. Firefighters often face exposure to carcinogenic substances during their duties, and this legislation seeks to mitigate the health risks associated with this exposure.
Key Provisions:
- Requires fire departments to provide each firefighter with a minimum of two sets of turnout gear
- Establishes a grant program to assist fire departments in purchasing additional sets of turnout gear
- Mandates regular cleaning and maintenance of firefighters' turnout gear to reduce exposure to carcinogens
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit firefighters, both career and volunteer, by providing them with additional protective equipment and reducing their exposure to cancer-causing agents. Fire departments would also be impacted, as they would need to allocate resources to purchase the additional sets of turnout gear.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security for further consideration. The committee will review the legislation and may hold public hearings before deciding whether to advance it to the full legislature for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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