Provides for a line of duty disability presumption for any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung, resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities.
Impact
If passed, S09881 will notably change the retirement benefit structures for affected deputy sheriffs. Those meeting the criteria will be eligible for a higher disability benefit calculated as 75% of their final average salary, without offsets for workers' compensation claims. Additionally, in the unfortunate event of a deputy sheriff’s death due to such conditions, the legislation proposes a performance of duty death benefit, providing a lifelong pension of 50% of the earned wages during the last year of service, enhancing the financial security for the deceased members' families.
Summary
Bill S09881 aims to amend New York's general municipal law by establishing a rebuttable presumption for deputy sheriff members of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS) that any lung disease impairments leading to total or partial disabilities or death were incurred while performing their duties. This legislative change is designed to benefit deputy sheriffs in certain cities, particularly those in New York City with populations exceeding one million, and focuses specifically on health impairments related to lung conditions that could arise from their law enforcement activities.
Contention
Discussion surrounding S09881 reveals points of contention, especially concerning the implications of this new presumption on public expenditures and pension fund liabilities. Supporters argue it recognizes the risks that deputy sheriffs face, particularly with lung diseases linked to their duties. However, critics may voice concerns about the potential increased costs to the city’s pension funds, fearing it might impose undue financial burdens on taxpayers. The overall fiscal impact, especially related to increased employer contributions to the pension fund, has also raised questions regarding the sustainability of these benefits over the long term.
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Provides for a line of duty disability presumption for any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung, resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities.
Provides for a line of duty disability presumption for any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung, resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities.
Provides for a line of duty disability presumption for any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung, resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities.
Provides for a line of duty disability presumption for any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung, resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities.
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Provides a presumption for accidental disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more who in performance of their duties contract human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis or hepatitis.
Provides a presumption for accidental disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more who in performance of their duties contract human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis or hepatitis.