New York S09881 provides a presumption of line-of-duty disability for lung diseases in certain deputy sheriffs.

New York S09881 amends the general municipal law to establish a presumption that lung diseases resulting in total or partial disability or death in certain deputy sheriffs were incurred in the performance of duty. This presumption applies to active members and retirees of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill provides for benefits equal to three-fourths of the final average salary for those affected. The financial impact of the bill includes increased employer contributions and changes in actuarial present values.

New York S09881 provides a presumption of line-of-duty disability for lung diseases in certain deputy sheriffs.

New York S09881 amends the general municipal law to establish a presumption that lung diseases resulting in total or partial disability or death in certain deputy sheriffs were incurred in the performance of duty. This presumption applies to active members and retirees of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill provides for benefits equal to three-fourths of the final average salary for those affected. The financial impact of the bill includes increased employer contributions and changes in actuarial present values.