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NY A04718
NY A04718Makes provisions permanent relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend chapter 668 of the laws of 1977, amending the volunteer firefighters' benefit law, relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries, in relation to making such provisions permanent
AI Summary
This bill makes permanent the provisions related to disability benefits for volunteer firefighters who experience heart-related diseases or coronary artery conditions. Specifically, the bill removes the previous sunset clause (expiration date) that was set to expire on June 30, 2025, which means the current legal provisions governing disability benefits for volunteer firefighters with heart-related conditions will now be permanent. The existing law allows volunteer firefighters to receive disability benefits if they develop heart disease or experience coronary artery malfunctions, which are presumed to be related to their firefighting duties. By eliminating the temporary nature of these provisions, the bill ensures ongoing protection and support for volunteer firefighters who may suffer from heart-related health issues as a result of their service. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Billy Jones (D)*,
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Sam Berger (D),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Matt Slater (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Steve Stern (D),
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 09/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4718 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04718&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04718 |
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