Bill > S08135

This bill expands the definition of individuals eligible for World Trade Center (WTC)-related benefits to include certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility. Previously, this definition covered individuals involved in rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations at the WTC site, as well as those working at specific locations like Fresh Kills Landfill, the NYC morgue, or on barges transporting materials. It also included certain police and fire department employees, and emergency medical service personnel. The bill adds employees of the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility to this list, meaning they can now qualify for WTC-related benefits, which are generally related to disability and death benefits for public employees who participated in WTC rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. The bill takes effect immediately and is considered to have been in full force since September 11, 2001, with the fiscal note indicating potential increases in employer contributions for the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA).

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8135