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NY A00866

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 14-122 of the New York City Administrative Code regarding relief from active duty due to disability for police officers.

  • Excludes police force members who can fully perform police duties with the use of a hearing assistance device from the definition of "disabled" under this section.

  • Police officers using hearing assistance devices remain eligible to work full patrol duty and cannot be relieved from active duty on the basis of disability related to hearing loss.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to members of the police force who use hearing assistance devices and the definition of disabled.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

5/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Cities5/20/2014
Governmental Employees1/9/2013

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