A726

Extends pension eligibility for survivors of certain emergency services volunteers who contracted COVID-19 during 2020 public health emergency declared by Governor.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Extends pension eligibility for survivors of emergency services volunteers who died from COVID-19 during the 2020 public health emergency.

This bill extends pension eligibility to the widow, children, or parent of any volunteer firefighter, first aid worker, rescue squad worker, or emergency medical technician who contracted COVID-19 during the public health emergency declared by the Governor in 2020. If approved by the municipality, the survivor's pension will be retroactive to the first calendar year after the volunteer's death.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee