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NY A09199
Bill
Status
11/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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Entitles uniformed court officers and peace officers in the unified court system to accidental disability retirement benefits if injured as a result of physical assault by an assailant while in service.
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Presumes entitlement to accidental disability retirement for assault-related injuries unless the contrary is proven by competent evidence.
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Allows applications for accidental disability retirement to be filed either while actively employed or within two years of discontinuation from service, provided the member meets incapacity requirements.
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Exempts the provisions of this act from section 25 of the retirement and social security law.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that uniformed court officers and peace officers employed in the unified court system shall be entitled to accidental disability retirement if they sustain injuries as the result of a physical assault by an assailant suffered while in service.
Last Action
tabled
11/28/2016