New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1583: Provides access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters through SHBP physicians and other providers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1583 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters through SHBP physicians and other providers. Primary sponsor: Amato, Carmen F., Jr., Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Holly Schepisi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee