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S 9882

Provides for a line of duty presumption for disabilities of deputy sheriffs in certain cities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 1 co-sponsor

The bill adds a line-of-duty disability presumption for deputy sheriffs in certain cities, making work-related disabilities automatically eligible for benefits unless rebutted.

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Bill Summary · S 9882

Summary of Bill: S 9882 (2025-2026) – Provides for a line of duty presumption for disabilities of deputy sheriffs in certain cities

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a line-of-duty presumption for disabilities of deputy sheriffs serving in certain cities within New York.
  • The presumption means that certain disabilities occurring in the line of duty would be presumed work-related, potentially triggering workers’ compensation or related benefits without the need for as detailed a showing of causation.

Key provisions and changes

  • Scope: Applies specifically to deputy sheriffs employed in certain cities (as designated by the bill or by subsequent implementing rules).
  • Line-of-duty disability presumption: Disabilities that arise while performing official duties are presumed to be related to that service. This shifts the burden of proof toward contesting the presumption, rather than proving the connection to work beyond reasonable doubt, for the affected deputy sheriffs.
  • Benefits and entitlements: The presumption typically affects eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits, medical benefits, and potentially other disability-related protections available to law enforcement personnel in the jurisdiction. The exact benefit designations and how the presumption interacts with existing disability programs would follow state law and agency regulations.
  • Evidence and management: The bill would guide the handling of medical evidence and administrative processes to determine eligibility under the line-of-duty presumption, including timelines for filing, required medical documentation, and procedures for challenging or reaffirming presumptions when appropriate.
  • Implementation and enforcement: Likely contemplates coordination with relevant state and local agencies (e.g., departments overseeing workers’ compensation, law enforcement agencies, and city governments) to implement the presumption, including any required notices or reporting.

Affected entities and beneficiaries

  • Primary beneficiaries: Deputy sheriffs employed in the cities affected by the bill who experience disabilities in the line of duty, gaining a streamlined path to presumptive disability benefits.
  • Secondary impact: City law enforcement departments, workers’ compensation offices, and municipal budgets that fund or administer disability benefits; potential broader effects on city workers’ compensation costs and administrative processes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and committee history:
    • Referred to Cities (April 10, 2026) for consideration of city-related implications.
    • Reported and committed to Finance (May 19, 2026) with potential fiscal implications to be assessed.
    • Reported to the Senate floor, passed the Senate (June 1, 2026).
    • Committee discharge and commitment to Rules, followed by order to third reading (June 1, 2026).
    • Home Rule Request filed (June 1, 2026) indicating a request for permission for local implementation or home rule considerations.
    • Delivered to Assembly (June 1, 2026) for consideration in the lower chamber.
  • Next steps: If the Assembly passes the bill, it would return to the Senate if any amendments are made, and then proceed to any necessary conference or final passage. A home rule request suggests potential need for local enactment or alignment with city practices.

Additional notes

  • The bill has bipartisan sponsorship (Co-sponsors: Robert Jackson and Joe Addabbo), which may reflect cross-chamber support.
  • The exact cities covered, the precise scope of benefits, and any costs or funding allocations are not fully detailed in the provided action history. Those specifics would be clarified in the bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes.

If you’d like, I can integrate the text of the bill or a fiscal impact statement (if available) to provide more precise figures, covered cities, and the operational details of the line-of-duty presumption.

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