Bill > A08356

This bill provides a line of duty disability presumption for deputy sheriffs in New York City, specifically for lung diseases that result in total or partial disability or death. The bill applies to paid employees in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more, who are selected from competitive civil service lists, or retired members who have been retired for five years or less. If these deputy sheriffs develop a lung disease after passing an initial physical examination that did not show any evidence of the condition, the illness will be presumed to have been acquired in the line of duty unless proven otherwise. Additionally, the bill ensures that affected deputy sheriffs will receive a pension equal to three-fourths of their final average salary, and retired members who would have qualified under this provision can have their pension recalculated. This legislation aims to provide enhanced protection and financial support for deputy sheriffs who develop lung-related health conditions potentially linked to their work, recognizing the potential occupational health risks they face in their line of duty.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8356