New York A06840 establishes a presumption of lung disease for correction officers and deputy sheriff patrol officers.

New York A06840 amends the retirement and social security law to presume lung disease in correction officers, correction supervisors, deputy sheriff patrol officers, and deputy sheriff patrol supervisors. This presumption applies if the lung disease results in disability or death while employed. The bill ensures that such conditions are considered work-related unless proven otherwise, provided the officer passed a physical examination before employment. This change aims to provide benefits for lung disease-related disabilities or deaths in these roles.

New York A06840 establishes a presumption of lung disease for correction officers and deputy sheriff patrol officers.

New York A06840 amends the retirement and social security law to presume lung disease in correction officers, correction supervisors, deputy sheriff patrol officers, and deputy sheriff patrol supervisors. This presumption applies if the lung disease results in disability or death while employed. The bill ensures that such conditions are considered work-related unless proven otherwise, provided the officer passed a physical examination before employment. This change aims to provide benefits for lung disease-related disabilities or deaths in these roles.