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NY A09605
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
- Increases accidental disability retirement pension for deputy sheriffs from two-thirds to three-quarters (75%) of final average salary
- Applies to deputy sheriffs covered under Article 14-B of the Retirement and Social Security Law
- Creates approximately $5.6 million in increased accrued benefits for the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System
- Raises annual employer contributions by 0.02% of billable salary, costing New York State approximately $280,000 and local employers approximately $420,000 annually
- Affects approximately 3,116 members with combined annual salaries of about $328 million as of March 31, 2025
Legislative Description
Relates to accidental disability retirement for sheriffs; provides that sheriffs shall receive a pension of three-quarters of their final average salary.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/4/2026
Governmental Employees1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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