A07971Introduced in the Assembly
Allows for participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations who were not members of a New York state retirement system at the time of such participation but who are now currently active members in such retirement systems to be eligible for disability benefits.
Introduced by David Weprin, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Allows for participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations who were not members of a New York state retirement system at the time of such participation but who are now currently active members in such retirement systems to be eligible for disability benefits.
Where it stands
referred to governmental employees
January 7, 2026
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Bill history
referred to governmental employees
amend and recommit to governmental employees
print number 7971a
amend and recommit to governmental employees
print number 7971b
referred to governmental employees
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