Bill > S08147

This bill creates a new legal provision for New York City police department traffic enforcement agents that establishes a heart disease presumption benefit. Specifically, if a traffic enforcement agent (in the titles of Traffic Enforcement Agent I or II) develops a heart-related health condition resulting in disability or death, and they originally passed a physical examination that did not reveal any pre-existing heart condition, the condition will be presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty unless proven otherwise. The bill further stipulates that if such an agent is retired due to this heart-related condition, they will receive a pension equal to three-quarters of their final average salary. The bill applies to all past and future service costs, which will be borne by the city of New York, and takes effect immediately. This presumption is designed to provide additional financial protection for traffic enforcement agents who develop heart conditions that may be related to the stress and demands of their job, ensuring they and their families are financially supported in the event of disability or death caused by heart disease.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8147