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NY S09868
Bill
Status
6/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mario Mattera
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Deborah Palermo, widow of deceased Nassau County police officer Luis Palermo, to file a new application for accidental and special accidental death retirement benefits from the New York state and local police and fire retirement system
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Luis Palermo was employed by Nassau County police since October 14, 1994, and died on September 4, 2017, from end stage pulmonary fibrosis contracted through his work as a first responder
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Approves Luis Palermo's World Trade Center notice application despite his participation in only 29 hours of rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2002
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Application must be filed within one year of the act's effective date pursuant to section 361-a of the Retirement and Social Security Law
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Nassau County bears all implementation costs, with an estimated one-time past service cost of approximately $5.61 million if the application is approved
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 RULES
6/21/2024