NY A06731

Establishes accidental disability retirement benefits for Suffolk County deputy sheriffs hired on or after July 27, 1976, providing a pension of three-quarters of final average salary.

Requires members to be physically or mentally incapacitated for duty as a result of a work-related accident not caused by their own willful negligence, with application available up to two years after separation from service.

Requires written notice to the comptroller within 90 days of the accident detailing when, where, and nature of the incident, unless workers' compensation notice was filed or application is made within one year.

Allows applications from the member, department head, or authorized representative, with the comptroller determining eligibility and setting effective retirement date.

Imposes all implementation costs on Suffolk County, estimated at approximately $77,500 annual contributions and a one-time past service cost of $351,000.