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NY A10595

NY A10595
Provides a temporary retirement incentive for certain public employees (Part A); provides an age 55/25 years temporary retirement incentive for certain public employees (Part B).


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Introduced
06/05/2020
In Committee
06/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to provide a temporary retirement incentive for certain public employees (Part A); and to provide an age 55/25 years temporary retirement incentive for certain public employees (Part B)

AI Summary

This bill provides a temporary retirement incentive for certain public employees. Part A of the bill allows eligible public employees in eligible titles to receive an additional retirement service credit of up to 3 years. Part B of the bill allows eligible public employees aged 55 or older with 25 or more years of service to retire without the usual age-based reductions to their retirement benefits. The bill is intended to help public employers achieve cost savings and avoid layoffs during a time of fiscal need, though the retirement incentives are only temporary and do not create an expectation of future benefits. The bill defines the eligible employees, titles, and employers, as well as the process for employers to offer the incentives and the benefits available to eligible employees.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

referred to governmental employees (on 06/05/2020)

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