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NY A09933
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
- Adds endocrine/thyroid cancer to the list of cancers for which paid firefighters receive presumptive disability benefits under Section 363-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law
- Creates a presumption that endocrine/thyroid cancer-related disability or death in firefighters was caused by job performance unless proven otherwise, if the firefighter passed a physical examination upon entry without evidence of the condition
- Removes the June 30, 2005 sunset date for the presumptive disability benefits provision, making it permanent under section 480 of the retirement law
- Fiscal impact includes potential costs ranging from 2 to 13 times annual salary depending on the type of benefit and prior benefit status, shared by New York State and all participating employers in the NYSLPFRS
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Expands disability benefits for firefighters who suffered any condition or impairment of health caused by endocrine/thyroid cancer resulting in total or partial disability.
Last Action
substituted by s9205
6/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules6/3/2024
Ways and Means5/14/2024
Governmental Employees4/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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