New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4673: Relates to benefits for police officers, correction officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel diagnosed with PTSD
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4673 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to benefits for police officers, correction officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel diagnosed with PTSD. Primary sponsor: Chris Eachus (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to benefits for police officers, correction officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel diagnosed with PTSD by making their injury compensable if it cannot be shown, by a preponderance of evidence, that the PTSD was caused by factors unrelated to their occupation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Eachus | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LABOR
- REFERRED TO LABOR