Relates to disability retirement benefits for the presumption of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for paid members of a fire department in N.Y. City

Latest action Mar 24, 2026

Provides a performance of duty presumption for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for paid members of a fire department in a city with a population of one million or more.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A8229, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the General Municipal Law.

Committee

Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate

Also referred to Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill establishes a presumption with respect to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ("ALS"), also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease, that results in death or disability for paid members of the Fire Department in the New York City Fire Department Pension Fund.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Civil Service And Pensions
Senate Civil Service And PensionsMay 13, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Robert Jackson says this is needed

This bill would recognize the scientific link between Amyotrophic Lateral. Sclerosis ("ALS"), which is a fatal, nervous system disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. and the occupational hazards of the profession of firefighting. There is compelling evidence that a Firefighter& 39;s exposure to neuro- toxins, chemicals and environmental elements in the line of duty is a contributing factor to the development of neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS. Firefighters are exposed to toxic materials and substances, including combustion byproducts, pesticides and heavy metals, which have been determined to be associated with an increased risk of ALS. Enacting a presumption that a diagnosis of ALS, in active or retired firefighters, is caused in the performance of their duties, would ensure that these brave public servants receive the support and compensation they deserve to address their healthcare needs appropriately.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 24, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Civil Service and Pensions
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Governmental Employees
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
May 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate

Show full history (2 earlier events)

May 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
Apr 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate

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