Bill > S05398

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to expand the definition of military duty for service credit purposes, specifically adding active duty performed under the governor's authority to the existing provisions. Currently, members of a retirement system can obtain up to three years of service credit for military duty if they were honorably discharged or have certain qualifying conditions. The bill now explicitly includes active duty in the state's military service when ordered by the governor under specific sections of the military law, as well as state active duty for national guard members activated by the governor's call. This change means that members of the New York state military or national guard who serve under the governor's orders can now receive retirement service credit for that time, potentially helping to recognize and compensate military personnel for their state-level service. The amendment aims to provide additional benefits and recognition for New York state military personnel who are called to active duty by the state's governor.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5398