Bill > S08945

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to establish a heart disease presumption for probation officers, supervising probation officers, and probation officer trainees in cities with a population of one million or more, 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 hiring or later that didn't show any heart issues. This presumption applies except for workers' compensation and labor law purposes, and for those retiring under this provision, their pension will be equal to three-fourths of their final average salary, which is their average salary over a specific period before retirement. The bill also specifies that the city of New York will bear all past service costs associated with implementing these changes and that these provisions are not subject to certain appropriation requirements.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8945