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NY A06424

NY A06424
Provides a claim-filing opportunity for the widows and dependents of workers who died as a result of cancer caused by exposure to diesel exhaust.


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Introduced
03/17/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to providing a claim-filing opportunity for the widows and dependents of workers who died as a result of cancer caused by exposure to diesel exhaust

AI Summary

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to provide a one-year claim-filing opportunity for the widows and dependents of workers who died as a result of cancer caused by exposure to diesel exhaust. After this one-year period, such claims can be filed in accordance with the existing sections 18 and 28 of the workers' compensation law. The bill is titled "the Nigro act" and will take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

substituted by s661 (on 06/10/2021)

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