# New Jersey S1583: Provides access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters through SHBP physicians and other providers.

New Jersey S1583, Provides access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters through SHBP physicians and other providers., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), Anthony M. Bucco (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-03-23 (Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S1583
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Provides access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters through SHBP physicians and other providers.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-03-23, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Sponsors: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), Anthony M. Bucco (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Anthony M. Bucco (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: James Beach (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Vincent J. Polistina (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Holly T. Schepisi (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Brian P. Stack (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Douglas J. Steinhardt (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Shirley K. Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-03-23: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (3/23/26 TR), 2026-05-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_T1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-03-24: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_I1.PDF)
- Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (3/23/26), 2026-03-24: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_S1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (3/23/26 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_T1.HTM)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (3/23/26 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_T1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_I1.PDF)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (3/23/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_S1.HTM)
- [Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (3/23/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1583_S1.PDF)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S1583-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-11).