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NY S08071
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Terrence Murphy
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AI Summary
- Establishes performance of duty disability retirement benefits for airport firefighters and training and safety officers employed by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs
- Creates presumptive evidence that disabilities from heart disease, melanoma, certain cancers (lymphatic, digestive, hematological, urinary, neurological, breast, reproductive, prostate systems), or lung disease are work-related if the member passed a medical exam upon hire with no evidence of the condition
- Provides disability pension of 50% of final average salary plus an annuity equal to accumulated contributions, or 75% of final average salary minus workers' compensation benefits in certain accidental disability cases
- Allows applications for performance of duty disability retirement to be filed by the affected member, their department head, or an authorized representative, with medical examinations and comptroller approval required
- Estimated annual state contribution increase of approximately $25,000 for fiscal year 2017, affecting approximately 69 members
Legislative Description
Relates to disability benefits for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A10614
6/16/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/10/2016
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