Makes provisions permanent relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries
This bill (A 4718) makes permanent disability benefits for volunteer firefighters who develop heart or coronary artery conditions. It updates a 1977 law by removing an expiration date (previously set for June 30, 2025) that would have ended these benefits. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters whose heart-related disabilities occur after the law's effective date. The bill preserves existing benefits without creating new ones, ensuring continued support for eligible firefighters.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Sep 8, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Kwani O'Pharrow
DDemocratic
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Matt Simpson
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Paula Kay
DDemocratic
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