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NY A08737

NY A08737
Provides a presumption for accidental disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more who in performance of their duties contract human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis or hepatitis.


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Introduced
06/02/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the retirement and social security law and the general municipal law, in relation to accidental disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more

AI Summary

This bill provides a presumption of accidental disability benefits for deputy sheriffs in the sheriff's department of New York City (a city with a population of one million or more) who contract certain diseases while performing their duties. Specifically, the bill creates a legal presumption that if a deputy sheriff contracts HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis during the course of their work - such as through exposure to bodily fluids while examining, transporting, or having contact with individuals - the disease is considered to have been contracted in the line of duty. This means these deputy sheriffs would be eligible for a performance of duty disability retirement allowance equal to three-quarters of their final average salary, unless compelling evidence can prove otherwise. The presumption applies to members of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) who are employed as deputy sheriffs, and it aims to provide additional protection and financial support for these law enforcement professionals who may be at higher risk of exposure to these diseases while performing their critical public safety responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to governmental employees (on 06/02/2025)

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