Bill > S01663

This bill makes permanent the provisions related to disability benefits for volunteer firefighters who experience heart-related diseases or malfunctions. Specifically, the bill removes the previous sunset clause in Chapter 668 of the Laws of 1977, which was set to expire on June 30, 2025, thereby ensuring that these benefit provisions will continue indefinitely. The law provides disability benefits to volunteer firefighters who develop heart-related conditions, recognizing the potential health risks associated with firefighting. By making these provisions permanent, the bill ensures that volunteer firefighters will continue to receive support if they experience heart disease or heart-related medical issues that are potentially linked to their service. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, and applies to cases where injury or disability occurred on or after the original effective date of the law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1663