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NY A09379
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alec Brook-Krasny
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AI Summary
- Amends the Retirement and Social Security Law to expand eligibility for military service credit in public retirement systems
- Adds a new category (d) allowing members to obtain up to three years of service credit for military duty completed under orders from the New York State Governor
- Requires certification by letter of release from the State Division of Military and Naval Affairs to qualify for the credit
- Maintains existing eligibility criteria for honorably discharged veterans, those with qualifying conditions, and discharged LGBT veterans
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that a member of a public retirement system of the state may obtain a total not to exceed three years of service credit for up to three years of military duty if the member has completed a term of state service, under orders from the governor of the state of New York, and as certified by a letter of release from such orders issued by the state division of military and naval affairs.
Last Action
held for consideration in governmental employees
5/21/2024
Committee Referrals
Governmental Employees3/6/2024
Full Bill Text
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