NY S09294

Extends the deadline for members of New York retirement systems to file notice of participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations from September 11, 2022 to September 11, 2026.

Applies to members of local retirement systems in cities with populations of one million or more, including New York City pension systems and certain separated members with vested rights.

Amends workers' compensation law to allow claims for disablement occurring between September 11, 2017 and September 11, 2021 to be filed by September 11, 2026, and requires reconsideration of previously disallowed claims meeting these criteria.

Members or eligible beneficiaries filing by the new deadline must provide written and sworn statements indicating dates and locations of World Trade Center participation, along with medical examination or records authorization.

Takes effect immediately and is retroactive to September 11, 2001, with estimated minimal fiscal impact on New York City retirement systems based on assumption that most eligible members have already filed.