Bill > S03557

This bill establishes a "heart disease presumption" for certain public safety officers, meaning that if a correction officer, correction supervisor, deputy sheriff patrol, or deputy sheriff patrol supervisor develops a heart condition that leads to disability or death while employed, it will be presumed to have occurred in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise by evidence, provided they passed a physical exam before starting their job that showed no prior heart issues. This presumption is intended to simplify the process for these individuals to receive disability benefits through the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLERS), a pension fund for public employees, and it will take effect immediately, with an estimated past service cost of $12.6 million to be shared by employers.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3557