NY A07336

Authorizes Robin Garfinkle, widow of Howard Mahler, to file a retirement option election form with a joint allowance full option on behalf of her deceased husband within one year of the act's effective date

Howard Mahler worked for the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for 28 years and 11 months and died on December 23, 2014, before filing his retirement election form

Establishes December 22, 2014 (one day before his death) as Mahler's deemed retirement date

All costs to be borne by New York State, with any death benefits previously paid to beneficiaries deducted from the service retirement benefit owed

Estimated one-time cost to the state of approximately $1.33 million, payable around March 1, 2026