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NY A09804

NY A09804
Enacts 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
04/09/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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," amends the Workers' Compensation Law to permit certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19. The bill allows claims that were previously denied or not timely filed to be filed within one year of the bill's effective date. It also requires the Workers' Compensation Board to re-hear and determine claims that were previously denied due to time limitations. The bill will take effect immediately and expire two years after that date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

referred to labor (on 04/09/2024)

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