Bill > A06450

This bill establishes an optional twenty-five-year retirement plan for county 911 operators and related supervisory and administrative positions, allowing them to retire after completing 25 years of creditable service, which includes their time in these specific roles, as well as certain prior service in law enforcement, fire departments, or as a criminal investigator or probation assistant. The retirement allowance for these individuals will be equal to one-half of their final average salary (FAS), with potential for additional benefits for service beyond 25 years, not exceeding three-fourths of their FAS. Counties that choose to offer this plan will be responsible for the associated costs, including past service costs, and eligible employees may need to make an election to switch to this plan, particularly if they are currently under Article 14 of the retirement law. This new retirement option is intended to provide a more accessible retirement pathway for these essential public safety communications personnel.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6450