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NY A07813

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jarett Gandolfo

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees4/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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