Bill > A08879

This bill provides a heart disease presumption for Traffic Enforcement Agents (TEAs) employed by the New York City Police Department. Specifically, if a Traffic Enforcement Agent I or II develops a heart condition that results in disability or death, and they passed a physical examination upon initial employment that did not reveal any heart issues, the condition will be presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise. If such an agent is retired due to a heart-related disability, they will receive a pension equal to three-quarters of their final average salary. The bill applies to Tier 4 and Tier 6 TEAs, meaning it covers more recently hired employees. All past service costs associated with implementing this act will be borne by the City of New York. The fiscal note suggests this could impact up to 2,430 active NYCERS members, with an average age of 46.3 and average salary of $55,000. The potential cost varies depending on the number of future members who might benefit from this presumption, but the initial actuarial estimate suggests an increase in employer contributions ranging from $26,000 to $39,000 per incident of disability or death.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8879