Bill > A08354

This bill provides a line of duty presumption for disabilities related to heart conditions for deputy sheriffs working in New York City (a city with a population of one million or more). Specifically, if a paid deputy sheriff who passed a pre-employment physical examination and was drawn from competitive civil service lists develops a heart-related health impairment resulting in partial or total disability, the condition will be presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise by competent evidence. Additionally, if a deputy sheriff retires under this provision, they will receive a pension equal to three-quarters of their final average salary. The bill aims to provide enhanced retirement and disability benefits for deputy sheriffs in New York City who develop heart-related conditions, recognizing the potential health risks associated with their challenging law enforcement work. The legislation would apply specifically to deputy sheriffs in the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) and represents a significant improvement in their potential retirement and disability benefits.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8354