Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a claims filing opportunity for widows and dependents of workers who died as a result of cancer.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the workers' compensation law is to be amended to state, where death is due in whole or part to any cancer resulting from a hazardous exposure to diesel exhaust, a claim for death benefits shall not be disallowed as barred by section eighteen or section 28 of this article if such claim is filed within one year (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a claims filing opportunity for widows and dependents of workers who died as a result of cancer.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the workers' compensation law is to be amended to state, where death is due in whole or part to any cancer resulting from a hazardous exposure to diesel exhaust, a claim for death benefits shall not be disallowed as barred by section eighteen or section 28 of this article if such claim is filed within one year (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text