Bill > S08148

This bill establishes a "heart disease presumption" for certain members employed by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) as a bridge and tunnel officer, sergeant, or lieutenant in a non-managerial position, meaning that if they develop a heart condition that leads to disability or death, it will be presumed to have occurred in the line of duty unless proven otherwise, provided they passed a physical exam upon entry into service that didn't reveal such a condition. This presumption applies to active members and those retired within the last five years directly from these positions, and it entitles them to a pension equal to three-fourths of their final average salary, which is their average earnings over a specific period. The bill also specifies that the City of New York will bear the costs associated with implementing these provisions, and it takes effect immediately.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8148