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NY S06832
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lea Webb
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AI Summary
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Qualifies members of the organized militia (NY Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Naval Militia, and NY Guard) who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations as employees eligible for workers' compensation benefits
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Allows alternative proof of service in WTC operations as determined by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, including third-party verification and witness statements consistent with the federal James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
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Permits militia members who were previously prohibited from filing workers' compensation claims under this article to refile claims within two years of the law's effective date
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Amends the definition of "Participant in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations" in workers' compensation law to explicitly include organized militia members
Legislative Description
Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia; provides that members of the organized militia shall qualify as employees for the purposes of making a claim under the workers' compensation law for participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026