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NY S05951

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

George Borrello

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new reimbursement program for fire districts, departments, and companies required to provide enhanced cancer disability benefits to volunteer firefighters under existing law
  • Eligible entities must apply annually to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control with proof of required insurance policies to receive reimbursement
  • Reimbursement amount is limited to the actual amount spent in the prior fiscal year to obtain the required insurance coverage
  • Office of Fire Prevention and Control, in conjunction with the Department of Financial Services, must establish a uniform application process and promulgate rules and regulations
  • Effective date is January 1 of the year following enactment, with authority granted for rules and regulations to be implemented immediately

Legislative Description

Provides that each fire district, department or company required to provide enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer fire fighters pursuant to section two hundred five-cc of the general municipal law shall be entitled to reimbursement by the state for payments made in order to obtain the insurance coverage necessary to satisfy the requirements of section two hundred five-cc of the general municipal law.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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