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NY S09406

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Liu

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands paid leave eligibility for New York state public officers and employees who are Civil Air Patrol or Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots members to include air force assigned missions, not just declared state emergencies
  • Maintains existing compensation at the employee's regular rate of pay during approved absences for emergency services or air force missions
  • Preserves all employment benefits during leave, including seniority, sick leave, vacation leave, and overtime compensation
  • Caps paid leave at 20 days per calendar year for these volunteer activities
  • Amends Section 82-c of the civil service law, originally added in 2021

Legislative Description

Provides that public officers and employees of the state who are members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots shall be granted leave from work with pay to participate in emergency services during certain air force assigned missions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Service and Pensions3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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