New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 7971: Allows for certain participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations to be eligible for disability benefits

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

Plain-language summary

A 7971 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows for certain participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations to be eligible for disability benefits. Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.