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History
- Substituted by A6242
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.611
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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In relation to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4149
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 606 of the laws of 2006 amending the volunteer firefighters' benefit law relating to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters, in relation to the effectiveness of such chapter
Purpose
To extend the volunteer firefighters lung benefits.
Summary of provisions
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed June 30th (2015) 2020.
Justification
This bill will extend the volunteer firefighters lung benefit coverage for conditions of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung that is set to expire on July 30th, 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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