Bill > A08941

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to provide a specific benefit for fire protection inspectors in the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Specifically, the bill allows fire protection inspectors who take an unpaid child care leave of absence to purchase up to one year of retirement service credit for each period of authorized leave. To qualify, the member must file a claim with the pension fund by December 31, 2025, or within 90 days after terminating the leave, whichever is later. The member must also contribute to the pension fund the amount they would have contributed during the leave period, plus interest. The term "fire protection inspector member" is defined as an NYCERS member employed by the City of New York or the New York City Fire Department in a role focused on fire protection inspection or supervising such inspectors. This legislation addresses a gap in current retirement benefits by allowing these workers to maintain their retirement credit during periods of unpaid child care leave, which could be particularly beneficial for parents balancing work and family responsibilities.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8941