A 8941 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for retirement credit to fire protection inspector members for a child care leave of absence

This bill allows New York City fire protection inspectors (specifically those in the city employees' retirement system) to earn retirement credit for time taken on unpaid child care leave. Normally, such leave periods don't count toward retirement, but this change requires members to pay back contributions plus interest and file a claim by December 31, 2025 (or within 90 days after leave ends). The credit is capped at one year per child care leave period and applies only to those covered under collective bargaining agreements. It directly affects fire protection inspectors whose roles involve inspecting fire safety systems or supervising such inspectors.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026
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A8941 A8941A · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to update the fiscal year for its effective date and to reflect new actuarial cost estimates for the retirement credit program. The changes increase the projected financial impact on the employer, raising the estimated cost per year of service from $1,000 to $1,200 and adjusting the start year of the cost illustration from 2026 to 2027.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same, but the financial projections and the timeline for when the costs begin have been updated to reflect current data.
TIMELINE

The deadline for filing a claim for service credit was extended from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026, giving employees an additional year to apply.

FISCAL

The estimated cost to the employer increased from $1,000 to $1,200 per year of service purchased, reflecting updated actuarial assumptions.

The projected timeline for employer contributions was shifted forward by one year, starting in fiscal year 2027 instead of 2026.

TECHNICAL

Census data used for cost estimates was updated to reflect a higher average salary ($91,900 vs $83,600) and a slightly younger average age for active members.

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Committee
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May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8941A
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Stacey Pheffer Amato
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NY
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