A4617 (2023-24 session)

NY State bill

Includes Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation; clarifies that disability includes disability caused by Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases; requires insurance coverage of long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne diseases.

Title
Includes Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation
Type
New York State Assembly bill
Session
2023-24 session
Status
In Assembly Committee
Latest action date
2024-01-03
In committee
Labor
Introduced
2023-02-17
Active version
A4617A
Same as
S3117
Law section
Workers' Compensation Law

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Heard in committee

Same as

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