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NY A00850
Bill
Status
1/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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State shall reimburse municipalities for all workers' compensation costs and benefits incurred by paid firefighters or fire truck drivers injured during mutual aid calls, including medical treatment, lost wages, and reduced earnings.
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State shall reimburse municipalities for overtime costs incurred during mutual aid calls regardless of whether an injury occurs.
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State shall reimburse fire departments for all workers' compensation costs and benefits incurred by volunteer firefighters injured during mutual aid calls, including medical treatment and lost earnings.
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Reimbursement claims must be submitted on state-approved forms in accordance with rules and regulations established by the commissioners.
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Act takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to costs incurred during mutual aid calls occurring on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires the state to provide reimbursement of certain costs and benefits incurred as a result of an injury occurring during a mutual aid call.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024