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James E. Malone Jr.

James E. Malone Jr.

Former Maryland Delegate and Baltimore County Firefighter

Appears in 1 story

Notable Quotes

Colleagues remembered his positive attitude throughout his health challenges, maintaining his sense of humor even while battling cancer

Stories

The battle to protect firefighters from occupational cancer

Rule Changes

Died December 16, 2024, from brain cancer

Maryland's James Malone Act took effect January 1, 2026, requiring free cancer screenings for professional firefighters in every county with a self-insured health plan. The law targets ten cancer types that kill firefighters at dramatically higher rates than the general population.

Updated May 19