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- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Provides paid time off for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured in the performance of their duties
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 154 of the laws of 1921, relating to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in relation to paid time off for Port Authority police officers who become ill or injured in the performance of their duties
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide paid time off for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured in the performance of their duties.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one: adds a new article 23 to chapter 154 of the laws of 1921 to allow members of the police department of the port authority of New York and New Jersey to receive full salary if they are injured or fall ill as a result of fulfilling the duties of their job. Additionally, the port authority would be liable for all medical expenses incurred by such an injury or illness. Members who are eligible for an accidental disability retirement allowance or a performance of duty disability allowance would not be eligible for this provision. Members who are capable of light police duty may be offered a suitable position with the port authority police.
Section two: effective date.
Justification
This bill establishes protection in regards to financial security for injured or ill members of the police department of the port authority who may not otherwise have such protection.
Prior legislative history
2014: S.5008 - Referred to Corporations / A.6761 - Passed Assembly.
Effective date
This act shall take effect when the state of New Jersey enacts legislation with identical effect. Should New Jersey have already enacted such legislation, this act shall take effect immediately.
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