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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations who were not members of a New York state retirement system at the time of such participation but who are now currently active members in such retirement systems to be eligible for disability benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Weprin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Charles Fall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“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 GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
- PRINT NUMBER 7971B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
- PRINT NUMBER 7971A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES