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S3897Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA7204

Extends provisions of "heart bill" to deputy sheriff members of the NYCERS

Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.SD-15Affects Finance
Status
In Senate Committee
Civil Service And Pensions
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Civil Service And Pensions

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Primary sponsor
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator · Senate District 15

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History

  1. Referred to civil service and pensions
  2. Referred to civil service and pensions

Companion bill

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A7204Assembly

Extends provisions of "heart bill" to deputy sheriff members of the NYCERS

In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Peter Abbate

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to certain heart disabilities incurred by deputy sheriff members of the New York city employees' retirement system in certain cases and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Purpose

This bill establishes a presumption with respect to heart disease that results in disability for New York City Deputy Sheriffs.

Summary of provisions

This bill amends the general municipal law, by adding a new section 207-s

Justification

Due to the nature and stress of their law enforcement duties, the instance of death or disability due to heart disease is an increasing and alarming concern among New York Deputy Sheriffs.

Legislative history

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