Bill > A08575

This bill grants Ryan D. O'Connor, an employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad, retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Specifically, the bill allows O'Connor to be considered as having joined NYCERS from January 19, 2012, despite originally joining as a Tier VI member in September 2012, for reasons not due to his own negligence. To take advantage of this provision, O'Connor must file a written request with NYCERS within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill stipulates that his past Tier VI contributions will not be refunded, and all past service costs will be borne by the City of New York. This change would provide O'Connor with benefits typically associated with Tier IV membership, such as earlier retirement eligibility and potentially lower contribution rates. The bill takes effect immediately and is specifically tailored to O'Connor's unique employment circumstances between the New York City Transit Authority and MTA.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8575