Loading chat...
NY A07603
Bill
Status
5/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Jean-Pierre
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Members of the organized militia (New York Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Naval Militia, and New York Guard) who were ordered into active service for World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations qualify as employees under workers' compensation article 8-A.
-
Alternative proof of service, including third-party verification and witness statements under the federal James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, is accepted as evidence of qualifying service.
-
Members of the organized militia previously prohibited from filing workers' compensation claims may refile within two years of the bill's effective date, with proof verified by the division of military and naval affairs.
-
The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia; provides that members of the organized militia shall qualify as employees for the purposes of making a claim under the workers' compensation law for participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations.
Last Action
print number 7603a
1/18/2024