NY S06750

Retired public pension members may change their benefit option election or designate a new beneficiary if the current beneficiary is convicted of a family offense (as defined in Family Court Act §812 or Criminal Procedure Law §530.11) and the retired member was the complainant

Members have 180 days from the date of the beneficiary's conviction to submit a written request to their retirement system to make the change

Applies to multiple New York retirement systems including the state employees' retirement system, police and fire retirement system, teachers' retirement system, and various New York City pension funds

The Comptroller must consult with the Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to ensure retired members are notified of these provisions

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law