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NY A08123
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Molitor
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Brian Studley, a SUNY Fredonia police officer, to retroactively join the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System, with membership deemed effective December 19, 2015
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Studley missed the original opportunity to transfer to the police and fire retirement system through no fault of his own when chapter 561 of the laws of 2015 provided that option
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Requires Studley to file an application within one year of the act's effective date, along with certification that he is not barred from participation due to his own negligence
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Employee contributions already made to the employees' retirement system will not be refunded but will offset past service costs
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State of New York will bear all past service costs, including an immediate one-time payment of approximately $76,200 and increased annual contributions of approximately $18,000 for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Authorizes Brian Studley, a police officer employed by the New York state university police department at SUNY Fredonia, to transition his pension from the New York state and local employees' retirement system to the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026