Provides a presumption for accidental disability benefits for certain deputy sheriffs in New York City who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis.

New York Assembly Bill A08737 establishes a presumption for accidental disability benefits for deputy sheriffs in New York City who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis while performing their duties. This presumption applies unless proven otherwise by competent evidence. The bill amends the retirement and social security law and the general municipal law to ensure that these deputy sheriffs receive a disability retirement allowance equal to three-quarters of their final average salary.

Provides a presumption for accidental disability benefits for certain deputy sheriffs in New York City who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis.

New York Assembly Bill A08737 establishes a presumption for accidental disability benefits for deputy sheriffs in New York City who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis while performing their duties. This presumption applies unless proven otherwise by competent evidence. The bill amends the retirement and social security law and the general municipal law to ensure that these deputy sheriffs receive a disability retirement allowance equal to three-quarters of their final average salary.