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NY A05730
Bill
Status
2/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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State Police members injured or sickened in the performance of duties receive full regular salary and wages until disability ceases, with all medical and hospital expenses covered by the Division of State Police.
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Division health authorities or appointed physicians may examine injured/sick members and certify recovery; salary and medical coverage cease when member is deemed physically able to perform regular duties.
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Members who refuse medical treatment, hospital care, or required medical examinations forfeit rights to salary and medical expense coverage under this section.
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Full salary payment stops if member receives an accidental disability retirement allowance, State Police disability allowance, or similar pension, or if member reaches mandatory service retirement age without qualifying for such benefits.
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Division of State Police has a cause of action for reimbursement against any third party responsible for the injury or illness that caused the member's damages.
Legislative Description
Provides for payment of salary, wages, medical and hospital expenses of members of the state police with injuries or illness incurred in the performance of their duties.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
6/19/2012