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NY S05863
Bill
Status
3/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Mannion
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 47 of the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to allow the board to consider requests from claimants to assess legal service costs upon the insurance carrier to whom notice was provided.
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Requires that when the board determines to assess legal service costs upon an insurance carrier, the attorney's fee shall be the total amount calculated on the fee application prescribed by the board and commensurate with services rendered.
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Updates terminology in the law by replacing "workmen's" with "workers'" compensation law.
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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
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LABOR
2/26/2024