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Yes: 221 • No: 0
MarylandSB 05792026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters
Sponsored By: J.B. Jennings (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Counties - GenerallyPublic HealthCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Fire ProtectionGrantsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Local Government MandatesMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical Testing and DiagnosisRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementStandards and Best PracticesTimeVolunteers
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters
Beginning July 1, 2026, counties with a volunteer fire company must offer free preventive cancer screenings to volunteers. This covers active volunteer firefighters and retired volunteers who meet the law’s rules. A retired volunteer must have fought fires, served at least 3 years, received length‑of‑service benefits for 5+ years, and earned 50+ points. Screenings follow the latest International Association of Fire Fighters guidelines. Counties may meet this with a free annual exam that includes these screenings, or use a state grant for new tech like a multi‑cancer blood test.
Roster lists for firefighter screenings
Starting July 1, 2026, each volunteer fire company must keep an up‑to‑date list of current and retired volunteers. It must give the list to the county by October 1 each year and when the county asks. Each county must keep a countywide list built from these lists to run the free screening program.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
J.B. Jennings
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jack Bailey
Republican • Senate
Pamela Beidle
Democratic • Senate
Mary Beth Carozza
Republican • Senate
Paul D. Corderman
Republican • Senate
Jason C. Gallion
Republican • Senate
Dawn Gile
Democratic • Senate
Antonio Hayes
Democratic • Senate
Stephen S. Hershey
Senate
Katie Fry Hester
Democratic • Senate
Carl Jackson
Democratic • Senate
Benjamin F. Kramer
Democratic • Senate
Clarence K. Lam
Democratic • Senate
Johnny Mautz
Republican • Senate
Justin Ready
Senate
Johnny Ray Salling
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (41-0)
4/9/2026SenateSenate Concurs House Amendments
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (135-0)
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/8/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {953725/1 Adopted
4/8/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
4/8/2026HouseHearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24/2026HouseReferred Health
3/20/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (45-0)
3/19/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/17/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {403127/1 Adopted
3/17/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3/16/2026SenateHearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2026SenateFirst Reading Finance
2/4/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/9/2026
Third Reading
3/17/2026
First Reading
2/4/2026
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