New York A11031 creates a presumption that lung diseases causing disability or death in certain deputy sheriffs were incurred in the line of duty.

New York A11031 amends the general municipal law to establish a presumption that lung diseases resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members were incurred in the line of duty. This presumption applies to active deputy sheriffs and those retired within the last five years. The bill also outlines specific benefits for those affected, including a disability benefit of 75% of the final average salary.

New York A11031 creates a presumption that lung diseases causing disability or death in certain deputy sheriffs were incurred in the line of duty.

New York A11031 amends the general municipal law to establish a presumption that lung diseases resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members were incurred in the line of duty. This presumption applies to active deputy sheriffs and those retired within the last five years. The bill also outlines specific benefits for those affected, including a disability benefit of 75% of the final average salary.