Provides presumptions for disability benefits for certain Nassau County employees contracting HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis in the line of duty.

This bill adds a new section to the retirement and social security law, providing a presumption of disability for certain Nassau County employees who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis in the line of duty. These employees include ambulance medical technicians, police medics, and related supervisory roles. The presumption applies unless proven otherwise, and the benefit is 50% of the final average salary. The costs associated with implementing these provisions will be borne by Nassau County and can be amortized over ten years. The bill takes effect immediately.

Provides presumptions for disability benefits for certain Nassau County employees contracting HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis in the line of duty.

This bill adds a new section to the retirement and social security law, providing a presumption of disability for certain Nassau County employees who contract HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis in the line of duty. These employees include ambulance medical technicians, police medics, and related supervisory roles. The presumption applies unless proven otherwise, and the benefit is 50% of the final average salary. The costs associated with implementing these provisions will be borne by Nassau County and can be amortized over ten years. The bill takes effect immediately.