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NY S06764
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Amends Retirement and Social Security Law Section 605-a to establish that uniformed court officers and peace officers injured as a result of physical assault while in service are entitled to accidental disability retirement unless proven otherwise by competent evidence.
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Shifts the burden of proof so that officers injured by physical assault are presumed eligible for accidental disability retirement benefits rather than having to prove the injury was not caused by their own negligence.
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Applies to uniformed court officers and peace officers employed in the unified court system who meet existing membership and service 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
SUBSTITUTED BY A9199
6/17/2016