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NY A07089
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 47 of the volunteer firefighters' benefit law regarding costs and fees for legal services related to claims under the law
- Allows the board to consider requests from claimants to assess the cost of legal services upon the insurance carrier to whom the claimant provided notice
- Requires that when the board assesses legal service costs against an insurance carrier, the attorney's fee shall be the total amount calculated on the board's fee application and commensurate with services rendered
- Changes reference from "workmen's compensation law" to "workers' compensation law"
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to the cost for legal services in connection with any claim arising under the volunteer firefighter's benefit law.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Local Governments5/10/2023
Full Bill Text
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