Expands WTC-related benefits to certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility.

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to include employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility in the definition of those who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. This change allows these employees to qualify for WTC-related benefits. The bill specifies that these employees must have worked at the facility during the qualifying period and become participants in a public retirement system. The act takes effect immediately and is deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after its passage.

Expands WTC-related benefits to certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility.

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to include employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility in the definition of those who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. This change allows these employees to qualify for WTC-related benefits. The bill specifies that these employees must have worked at the facility during the qualifying period and become participants in a public retirement system. The act takes effect immediately and is deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after its passage.