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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 and retired firefighters

Beginning July 1, 2026, every county with a volunteer fire company offers no-cost preventive cancer screenings to volunteer firefighters and retired volunteer firefighters who served with a company in that county. Screenings follow the latest International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) guidelines. Counties can meet this by giving a free yearly exam that includes the recommended screenings, or by using a state grant to pay for new screening tests, like a multi-cancer blood test. A retired volunteer must have fought fires, received length-of-service award program (LOSAP) benefits for at least 5 years, completed at least 3 years of service, and earned at least 50 LOSAP points or the same under a similar point system. A volunteer firefighter is someone who is actively involved in fire suppression and volunteers with a company in the county. A volunteer fire company includes a volunteer fire department.

Roster rules to deliver firefighter screenings

Starting July 1, 2026, each volunteer fire company must keep an up-to-date list of its active and retired volunteer firefighters. The company must give the list to its county by October 1 each year and when asked. Each county must keep a countywide list built from the company lists. These rosters help counties find and schedule people for the free cancer screenings.

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

    Republican • 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

    Republican • Senate

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 221 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {953725/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    4/8/2026House

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026House

  10. Referred Health

    3/20/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {403127/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/16/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    2/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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