2020

Cancer Presumption Bill Clears State Assembly Appropriations Committee

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

We are a step closer to having cancer presumption legislation a reality and law in New Jersey.

Earlier today, the State Assembly Appropriations Committee passed Bill A1741/S716 “The Thomas P. Canzanella 21st Century First Responders Protection Act.” All but one member of the eleven-member Committee voted yes.

The next step is to have it voted on in the State Assembly and Senate. Once passed through both houses, it goes to Governor Murphy’s desk to be signed into law

All members should contact their State Senate and Assembly (find your Legislator at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp) and ask them to support this critical legislation when it is posted for a vote.

Fraternally and United,

Dominick Marino, President
Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey

On hand from the PFANJ in Trenton on Thursday, June 13, 2019 for the Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing are (left to right): Bob Mahan, PFANJ 7th DVP/Director PFANJ Alumni Association & Jersey City Fire Officers IAFF L1064 (Retired); Greg Swanson, Burlington County IAFF L3091; Jim Lyons, PFANJ 4th District Trustee & Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF L2663; Dominick Marino, PFANJ President & N Hudson Firefighters IAFF L3950 (Retired); Chris Vliet, Ocean City Firefighters IAFF L4032; William Schwarz, Cherry Hill Firefighters IAFF L2663; and John Murphy, PFANJ 2nd VP & Ocean City Firefighters IAFF L4032 (Retired).

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