NY A07519

Limits which terms of an expired public employee collective bargaining agreement must be continued during negotiations to specific items: leaves of absence, health insurance, holidays, and base salaries (excluding step increases), rather than all terms as under current law

Expands eligibility for the State University of New York Optional Retirement Program (Voluntary Defined Contribution Program) starting January 1, 2026, to include all newly hired employees eligible for the state retirement systems, not just those earning $75,000 or more

Caps public arbitration panel awards in labor disputes to no more than 2% above the total compensation in the immediately preceding agreement between the employer and employee organization

Excludes state employees transferring between state departments, divisions, or agencies from the expanded retirement plan eligibility definition

Takes effect immediately upon enactment