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NY A10398
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paula Kay
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AI Summary
- Amends the Retirement and Social Security Law to provide enhanced death benefits for deputy sheriffs employed by Orange County who die while eligible for service retirement
- Allows beneficiaries to receive a lump sum payment equal to the pension reserve that would have been established had the member retired on their date of death, or the standard death benefit value, whichever is greater
- Applies to approximately 91 deputy sheriffs with combined annual salaries of approximately $12 million
- Orange County will bear all past service costs, including an immediate cost of $197,000 (payable as lump sum or amortized at $25,100 annually over 10 years) plus ongoing annual contribution increases of approximately $15,000
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for certain death benefits to deputy sheriffs employed by Orange county.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Employees3/3/2026
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