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NY A10205
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paula Kay
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AI Summary
- Establishes an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) allowance for employees with permanent total disabilities and their beneficiary-dependents under New York's workers' compensation law
- COLA calculation is based on 50% of the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Adjustments will account for regional costs of living in addition to the CPI-based calculation
- COLA payments are supplemental, provided in addition to any other disability benefits received under the workers' compensation system
- Takes effect July 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for cost-of-living adjustments of disability benefits for an employee with a permanent total disability to be based on an increase of the consumer price index as promulgated by the U.S. department of labor.
Last Action
referred to labor
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor2/12/2026
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