Relates to obtaining military credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, the New York city police pension fund, and the New York city fire pension fund
Summary
Relates to obtaining military credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, the New York city police pension fund, and the New York city fire pension fund; provides that the calculation for military credit shall be equal to the product of the number of years of military service being claimed and three percent of such member's compensation earned during the twelve months of credited service.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action May 14, 2026
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A7827A
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MINOR
The bill was amended to update the effective date for purchasing military service credit from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. Additionally, the fiscal note was revised to clarify that the cost reduction applies to Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System, correcting previous references to Tier 3 and New York City-specific funds.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was refined to specifically target Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System, replacing broader references to Tier 3 and New York City funds.
TIMELINE
The start date for applying the reduced military service credit cost was changed from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027.
SCOPE
The fiscal analysis was updated to specify that the benefits and costs apply to Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System, removing references to Tier 3 and New York City funds.
FISCAL
The fiscal note was revised to provide a new cost estimate based on an average salary of $100,000 and projected annual costs of approximately $1,000,000 for the state and local employers.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
4
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7827B
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7827A
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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