Bill > A08587

This bill authorizes Judy A. Lynch to file a retroactive retirement application on behalf of her late husband, James G. Lynch, who was a member of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLERS) and died in 2016 before completing his retirement paperwork. Specifically, the bill allows Judy to submit a new service retirement application and option election form within one year of the act's effective date, with her husband's retirement date officially set as June 12, 2016 (one day before his death). The retirement will be processed with a joint allowance full option, and any pre-retirement ordinary death benefits already paid by NYSLERS will be deducted from the future retirement benefits. The state of New York will bear the one-time cost of approximately $622,000 associated with this retroactive retirement application. This specialized legislation provides a unique opportunity for Judy Lynch to finalize her husband's retirement benefits posthumously, ensuring she receives the appropriate financial support after his unexpected death before completing his retirement process.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8587