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NY S08158
NY S08158Relates to accidental disability retirement for sheriffs; provides that sheriffs shall receive a pension of three-quarters of their final average salary.
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Introduced
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to accidental disability retirement for sheriffs
AI Summary
This bill amends the retirement and social security law to increase the accidental disability retirement pension for sheriffs, meaning that sheriffs who become disabled on the job will now receive a pension equal to three-quarters of their final average salary, which is their average salary over a specific period before retirement, instead of the previous two-thirds. This change is intended to provide greater financial security for sheriffs who suffer accidental disabilities during their service.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee Hearing (00:00:00 2/10/2026 Room 124 CAP) (on 02/10/2026)
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