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NY A07813
Bill
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jarett Gandolfo
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Michael J. Cappiello, a former Long Island Railroad Company police officer now employed by Suffolk County, to purchase up to three years of service credit in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System
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Requires Cappiello to file a written request and make payment within one year of the act's effective date, paying 3% of his compensation from the 12 months of credited service immediately preceding the application for each year claimed
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Addresses a gap in current law where Long Island Railroad Company service must first be credited in the MTA police retirement program before transfer, which Cappiello never joined
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Total past service cost estimated at approximately $171,000, with the member paying approximately $18,000 and the State of New York paying the remaining $153,000 as a one-time payment
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes Michael J. Cappiello to purchase service credit for service with the Long Island Railroad Company police department prior to its merger with the MTA and the state retirement system.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026