Arizona Signs into Law new Cancer Bill

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Firefighter cancer bill“Arizona first responders are getting greater coverage for serious illnesses linked to their job. Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill on Wednesday that his office says makes it easier for firefighters and law enforcement officers to prove their cancer diagnosis is probably work-related and expands benefit coverage for them. Senate Bill 1451 removed the requirement of proving exactly when and where firefighters were exposed to a known carcinogen that is usually linked to cancer.”

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