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NY S02972

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 668 of the Laws of 1977 (volunteer firefighters' benefit law) to remove the sunset date for heart and coronary artery disease disability provisions
  • Eliminates the June 30, 2025 expiration date that was previously set for these benefit provisions
  • Makes the disability benefits for volunteer firefighters with heart or coronary artery disease permanent rather than temporary
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment
  • Applies to injuries causing death or disability occurring on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Makes provisions permanent relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries.

Last Action

referred to local governments

3/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Governments3/29/2022
Local Government1/5/2022
Rules6/10/2021
Local Government1/26/2021

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