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NY S07930
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
- Allows retired firefighters from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System or the New York Fire Department Pension Fund to work as fire science instructors without losing retirement benefits
- Applies specifically to employment at career and technical education centers in fire science programs approved by the Education Department
- Removes the current $35,000 salary limit that would otherwise trigger pension reduction or suspension for these retirees
- Estimated annual cost of $83,900 per retiree rehired under this provision, combining pension payments ($64,500 for 9.5 months) and lost employer contributions ($19,400)
- Costs would be shared by New York State and all participating employers in the retirement systems, spread over future billing cycles
Legislative Description
Authorizes retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors by career and technical education centers without a reduction of their retirement benefits.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/10/2026
Civil Service and Pensions5/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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