CFO Patronis: Firefighter Investigator Cancer Bill Passes House, Headed to the Governor
3/4/2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on the House’s favorable passage of Senate Bill 838, Fire Investigator Cancer Treatment Benefits, sponsored by Senator Wright. Senate Bill 838 adds fire investigators to the existing firefighter cancer coverage. The bill moves next to the Governor.
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “Whether going into a burning building, being exposed to carcinogens that could ultimately lead to cancer, Florida’s firefighters and fire service personnel face tremendous dangers on the job. Both firefighters and investigators never fail to answer the call and work to protect our homes, businesses and communities at a moment’s notice. It is critical that we provide these men and women the support they need if faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis. A huge thank you to Chair Ingoglia and the Commerce committee for moving this legislation forward today, and thank you to Senator Wright and Representative Salzman for protecting our first responders, and for their hard work on Senate Bill 838 and House Bill 557.”
To view CFO Patronis’s 2022 “Born Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “Whether going into a burning building, being exposed to carcinogens that could ultimately lead to cancer, Florida’s firefighters and fire service personnel face tremendous dangers on the job. Both firefighters and investigators never fail to answer the call and work to protect our homes, businesses and communities at a moment’s notice. It is critical that we provide these men and women the support they need if faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis. A huge thank you to Chair Ingoglia and the Commerce committee for moving this legislation forward today, and thank you to Senator Wright and Representative Salzman for protecting our first responders, and for their hard work on Senate Bill 838 and House Bill 557.”
To view CFO Patronis’s 2022 “Born Free” Legislative Priorities, click HERE.
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About CFO Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).