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NY S05862
Bill
Status
3/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Mannion
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 43 of the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to require hearings on compensation claims to occur within 120 days after submission.
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If a hearing is not held within 120 days, the claim defaults in favor of the claimant and results in full payment of the award.
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Updates outdated terminology by changing "workmen's compensation law" to "workers' compensation law" in the applicable statute.
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Maintains the existing exemption from the seven-day waiting period for presenting claims under the volunteer firefighters' benefit law.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires hearings on claims for compensation to occur within 120 days; results in a default judgment for the claimant if such hearing has not occurred within 120 days.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/3/2024