Makes permanent provisions creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters
This bill makes permanent a 2006 law that creates a presumption: volunteer firefighters diagnosed with certain lung disabilities (like cancer or respiratory illnesses) are automatically considered to have incurred those conditions during firefighting duties. It directly affects volunteer firefighters in New York who develop these specific lung conditions while serving. The key change removes the previous expiration date (June 30, 2025), ensuring the presumption remains in effect indefinitely. This simplifies the process for eligible firefighters to access benefits by shifting the burden of proof to the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 4, 2025
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1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Smith
RRepublican
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
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