Bill > A03357

This bill requires members of certain New York state retirement systems who are changing their job title or employment responsibilities in a way that will affect their retirement system membership or ability to accrue service credits to complete a formal written acknowledgement process. Specifically, when an employee's job change might impact their retirement system eligibility, both the employee and employer must sign a standardized written statement provided by the retirement board or office of the comptroller. This statement will explicitly confirm that the employee understands they will no longer be a member of their current retirement system or will no longer be able to accrue service credits as of a specific date. The employer is then required to file this signed statement with the appropriate retirement authority within 30 days of both parties signing. The bill applies to multiple retirement systems, including those for education employees and other state workers, and is designed to ensure clear communication and documentation when an employee's job status changes in a way that might affect their retirement benefits. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3357