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Senator · Senate District 40
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- Referred to civil service and pensions
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BILL NUMBER:S6646
Title of bill
An act to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to accidental death benefits payable to beneficiaries of members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system
Purpose
This legislation will ensure that New York state and local police officers and firefighters are covered under the "Heart Act" if they have a heart attack and lose their lives in the line of duty.
Summary of provisions
Section One - amends subdivision a of section 361 of the retirement and social security law by adding a new closing paragraph to state that any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the heart which results in the death of a member shall be deemed to have been incurred as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty in the service upon which his or her membership was based.
Section Two - provides this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The purpose of this legislation is ensure that New York state and local police officers and firefighters are covered under the "Heart Act" if they have a heart attack and lose their lives in the line of duty.
Currently police officers and firefighters receive 50% of their disability if they have a heart attack in the line of duty and survive. This legislation would provide the surviving spouse and family members with the 50% disability.
This bill is being introduced in honor of Officer Michael Perry suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after chasing and arresting a man at a local mall near state route 119. Officer Perry had called for assistance and chased the larceny suspect a short distance before placing him into custody. Officer Perry transported the man to police headquarters for booking when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to White Plains Hospital where he passed away a short time later. The suspect, who was a career criminal with over 300 arrests, was charged with resisting arrest and larceny.
A resident of Yorktown, Officer Perry had served with the white plains police Department for seven years and previously with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection police. He is survived by his wife, twin sons, parents, sister, and brother. On June 14, 2010, Officer Perry was posthumously promoted to the rank of police Detective.
It is only proper that the State of New York honor the memory of Detective Michael Perry and all the police officers and firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, by ensuring their
families are taken care of after they make the absolute sacrifice to keep our communities safe.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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