Legislative findings
Known as the The Firefighter Cancer Wellness Act
The act spans §§ 23-12.8-1 to 23-12.8-3 (3 sections).
P.L. 2008, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 184, § 1.
It is found and declared as follows:
(1) Studies indicate that firefighters have a significantly higher risk of developing certain cancers due to exposure to toxins and chemicals.
(2) The state of Rhode Island must take action to promote firefighter wellness and reduce the incidence and effects of cancer among firefighters.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.