New York S07748 establishes a presumption of line-of-duty disability for lung disease-related impairments in certain deputy sheriffs.

New York S07748 amends the general municipal law to create a presumption that lung disease-related impairments, resulting in total or partial disability or death, were incurred in the line of duty for deputy sheriffs in certain cities. This presumption applies to active and retired deputy sheriffs who retired within five years of their retirement date. The bill provides for a pension equal to three-fourths of the final average salary for those who retire within five years of their retirement date.

New York S07748 establishes a presumption of line-of-duty disability for lung disease-related impairments in certain deputy sheriffs.

New York S07748 amends the general municipal law to create a presumption that lung disease-related impairments, resulting in total or partial disability or death, were incurred in the line of duty for deputy sheriffs in certain cities. This presumption applies to active and retired deputy sheriffs who retired within five years of their retirement date. The bill provides for a pension equal to three-fourths of the final average salary for those who retire within five years of their retirement date.