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NY S08544
NY S08544Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to certain claims for death benefits based on death due to COVID-19 in memory of Joseph Fletcher; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Joseph Fletcher Act," permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 that were previously denied or not timely filed. The bill amends the workers' compensation law to allow such claims to be filed within one year of the effective date of this section, even if they were previously barred due to the applicable time limits. The bill also requires the Workers' Compensation Board to permit the filing and re-hearing of any previously denied claims for COVID-19 death benefits. The provisions of this bill will expire and be repealed two years after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Kevin Parker (D)*,
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Pam Helming (R),
Robert Jackson (D),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 05/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8544 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08544&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08544 |
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