US EditionFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Firefighter Health and Safety Bill. Here’s What’s in It
- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 929 on Thursday in Palm Beach Gardens, a bill designed to strengthen safeguards for the well-being and safety of Florida’s firefighters.
- The bill builds on previous actions, including 2019 cancer coverage approval and recent injury compensation expansion, reflecting ongoing policy support.
- HB 929 enhances safety regulations for Florida firefighters by broadening protections to cover job-related illnesses, introducing suicide prevention initiatives, and limiting regular work shifts to 42 hours per week.
- DeSantis highlighted that firefighters face significant dangers in their duty to protect the community and noted that HB 929 acknowledges these risks while enhancing Florida’s commitment to supporting their health and safety.
- The legislation mandates that the State Fire Marshal’s office implement regulations addressing safety, mental health monitoring, and the procurement of gear free from toxic substances to minimize health hazards for firefighters.
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The measure becomes law on July 1.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs firefighter health and safety bill. Here’s what’s in it
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Thursday morning at the 81st annual Florida Professional Firefighters Convention in Palm Beach Gardens, where he signed HB 929 into law.The bill, "Firefighter Health and Safety," directs the Division of the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Financial Services to adopt new rules with the intent of improving the health of firefighters, mental and physical, as well as the safety of their profession.“We, of …
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