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- Substituted by A6950
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.610
- Referred to local government
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In relation to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries
Signed by Governor · Sponsor David Buchwald
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4148
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 668 of the laws of 1977, amending the volunteer firefighters' benefit law, relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries, in relation to extending the expiration of such provisions
Purpose
To extend the volunteer firefighters heart benefits.
Summary of provisions
The provisions of section two of this act shall remain in full force and effect to and including the thirtieth day of June [2015] 2020.
Justification
This bill will extend the volunteer firefighters heart benefit coverage for conditions of impairment of health caused by diseases of the heart that is set to expire on July 1st, 2015. This proposal would extend the benefit for another 5 years.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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