Firefighters' Health Act
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- Sponsor
- Misty Van Popta
- Introduced
- MAY 12, 2025
- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stMay 12, 2025
- 2ndOct 6, 2025
- Comm.—
- 3rd—
- Senate—
- Assent—
Bill overview
Bill BCM214, “Firefighters' Health Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-1. It was introduced by Misty Van Popta (Conservative, Langley-Walnut Grove).
It reached first reading on May 12, 2025 and second reading on October 6, 2025. Its latest recorded status is “In committee”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Firefighters' Health Act, sponsored by Misty Van Popta, is currently at Second Reading in the 43-1 session of the British Columbia government. This bill aims to protect the health and well-being of firefighters by requiring employers to provide them with regular medical check-ups and mental health support, as well as ensuring that firefighters have access to the same medical benefits as other public sector employees.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Firefighters' Health Act.
- 02The purpose of this Act is to protect the health and well-being of firefighters in British Columbia.
- 03The Minister of Labour may establish a Firefighters' Health and Safety Advisory Committee.
- 04The Committee must provide recommendations to the Minister on matters related to firefighters' health and safety.
- 05The Minister must consider the Committee's recommendations when making decisions related to firefighters' health and safety.
- 06This Act comes into force on a date to be fixed by proclamation.
Vote roll
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