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NY A10606
Bill
Status
6/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Deborah Palermo, widow of Nassau County police officer Luis Palermo, to file a new application for accidental death benefits from the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.
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Luis Palermo participated as a first responder in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations for 29 hours between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2002, and died on September 4, 2017 from end-stage pulmonary fibrosis contracted through this participation.
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Application must be filed with the retirement system within one year of the act's effective date, notwithstanding any other rules, regulations, or laws.
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Nassau County bears all implementation costs, including a one-time past service cost of approximately $5.61 million due February 1, 2025.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Permits the widow of Luis Palermo to apply for a World Trade Center related accidental death benefit for participation in the rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations as a member of the Nassau county police department.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
6/20/2024