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NY A09438
Bill
Status
6/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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Port Authority police officers injured or taken sick as a result of performing their duties receive full regular salary and wages until their disability ends.
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Port Authority covers all medical treatment and hospital care costs necessitated by work-related injury or illness.
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Port Authority health authorities or appointed physicians may conduct medical examinations and treatment after determining the injury or sickness was work-related.
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Port Authority liability for salary, wages, and medical costs ends once health authorities or a physician certifies the officer has recovered and can perform regular duties.
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Officers who refuse authorized medical treatment, hospital care, or medical inspections may lose eligibility for benefits under this provision.
Legislative Description
Provides for paid time off for port authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured while in the performance of their duties as to necessitate medical or other remedial treatment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/16/2016