A 8229 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2026

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A8229 → A8229A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill update reflects the bill's progression through the Assembly, including committee actions and amendments. The fiscal impact analysis was updated to reflect current data as of June 30, 2025, with adjusted contribution estimates and census data for the New York City Fire Pension Fund.

Scope change

The bill's substantive scope regarding disability retirement benefits for ALS remains unchanged, but the fiscal projections and demographic data were updated to reflect more recent information.

TIMELINE

Bill status tracking was updated to show committee discharge and recommitment procedures in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, section 2.

FISCAL

Fiscal impact projections were revised with updated employer contribution estimates starting at $300,000 in 2027 (increased from $299,000) and extending the projection period to Fiscal Year 2051.

TECHNICAL

Actuarial present value calculations were updated from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with total present value of benefits adjusted from $2,527,000 to $2,532,000.

Census data for active and receiving members was updated with new counts, average ages, service years, and salary figures as of June 30, 2025.

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8229A

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

lower

May 5, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors