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NY S06799
Bill
Status
12/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Expands disability retirement benefits for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, undersheriffs, and correction officers employed in Westchester County to include injuries from intentional or reckless acts by civilians at county institutions, not just inmate acts
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Provides eligible officers a performance of duty disability retirement allowance equal to 75% of final average salary less worker's compensation, as specified in Section 63 of the Retirement and Social Security Law
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Exempts this legislation from Section 25 of the Retirement and Social Security Law regarding contribution adjustments
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Creates an estimated annual cost increase of $220,000 for Westchester County beginning fiscal year 2015, plus a one-time past service cost of approximately $1.05 million due February 1, 2015
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, undersheriffs and correction officers in Westchester county 75% disability benefits for injuries sustained in the performance of duties that are a result of an intentional or reckless act of any civilian visiting or otherwise present at a correctional institution.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.521
12/17/2014