Extends the presumptive eligibility period, from twenty-five to thirty-five years, for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.

This bill extends the time limit from 25 to 35 years for beneficiaries of certain retirees to apply for accidental death benefits if the retiree died from a World Trade Center-related condition. It applies to retirees who meet specific criteria and ensures their beneficiaries can convert existing retirement benefits to accidental death benefits under certain conditions. The bill also states that these provisions are not subject to section 25 of the retirement and social security law and takes effect immediately.

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