Bill > S07749

This bill provides a line of duty presumption for heart-related disabilities affecting deputy sheriffs working in New York City (a city with a population of one million or more). Specifically, if a paid deputy sheriff who was hired through competitive civil service and passed an initial physical examination develops a heart condition resulting in partial or total disability, the condition will be presumed to be work-related unless proven otherwise. This means that if a deputy sheriff develops a heart-related disability, they will be legally presumed to have acquired the condition in the line of duty, which can simplify the process of receiving benefits. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a deputy sheriff retiring under these circumstances will receive a pension equal to three-quarters of their final average salary. This provision is designed to provide financial protection and support for deputy sheriffs who experience health challenges that may be connected to the demanding and potentially stressful nature of their work. The bill would apply only to deputy sheriffs in New York City's civil service system and represents a significant enhancement of benefits and protections for these law enforcement professionals.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7749