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    SB-700
    Health & Public Health

    California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits local governments from blocking firefighter participation in cancer prevention research studies.
    • Ensures fire departments can provide facility access and equipment for cancer research grant studies.
    • Supports the existing California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.

    Summary

    Senators Grayson and Cortese's proposal aims to ensure firefighter participation in cancer research by preventing local governments from restricting involvement in studies conducted through the California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.

    The measure addresses the existing program, which enables the University of California to award competitive grants to educational institutions for research on firefighter exposure to carcinogens. Under the proposed change, cities and counties would be prohibited from preventing firefighters or fire departments from voluntarily participating in these studies. This includes guaranteeing access to facilities and equipment needed to conduct the research.

    The program currently focuses on examining biomarkers that indicate both exposure to chemical carcinogens and cellular changes that may lead to cancer diagnoses among firefighters. By removing potential local barriers to participation, the measure seeks to facilitate data collection through a community-based research model that directly involves California firefighters in these studies.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Senate Floor
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    AB-700
    California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.
    February 2023
    Passed
    View Bill
    Showing 1 of 1 items
    Page 1 of 1

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    Introduced By

    Dave Cortese
    Dave CorteseD
    California State Senator
    Tim Grayson
    Tim GraysonD
    California State Senator
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits local governments from blocking firefighter participation in cancer prevention research studies.
    • Ensures fire departments can provide facility access and equipment for cancer research grant studies.
    • Supports the existing California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Dave Cortese
    Dave CorteseD
    California State Senator
    Tim Grayson
    Tim GraysonD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senators Grayson and Cortese's proposal aims to ensure firefighter participation in cancer research by preventing local governments from restricting involvement in studies conducted through the California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.

    The measure addresses the existing program, which enables the University of California to award competitive grants to educational institutions for research on firefighter exposure to carcinogens. Under the proposed change, cities and counties would be prohibited from preventing firefighters or fire departments from voluntarily participating in these studies. This includes guaranteeing access to facilities and equipment needed to conduct the research.

    The program currently focuses on examining biomarkers that indicate both exposure to chemical carcinogens and cellular changes that may lead to cancer diagnoses among firefighters. By removing potential local barriers to participation, the measure seeks to facilitate data collection through a community-based research model that directly involves California firefighters in these studies.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Senate Floor
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 9 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    AB-700
    California Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research Program.
    February 2023
    Passed
    View Bill
    Showing 1 of 1 items
    Page 1 of 1