A 8942 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for retirement credit to emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians for a child care leave of absence

This bill allows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and advanced EMTs in New York to count time taken for child care leave toward their retirement benefits. It requires these workers to file a claim by December 31, 2025 (or within 90 days of ending the leave) and pay the retirement contributions they would have made during the leave, plus interest. The bill provides up to one year of retirement credit for each period of approved child care leave, ensuring this time is recognized in their pension calculations. It directly affects EMTs and AEMTs covered by collective bargaining agreements who take unpaid child care leave.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026

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A8942 → A8942A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, updating the bill number and procedural history. The most significant substantive change is the update of fiscal data, shifting the effective date and actuarial calculations from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027, and adjusting the projected costs and census data based on the latest available information.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same (providing retirement credit for childcare leave to NYCERS EMTs), but the financial projections and effective dates have been updated to reflect current fiscal years and demographics.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the act was updated from 'immediately' upon introduction to a specific timeline starting in fiscal year 2027, aligning with the new fiscal projections.

FISCAL

The fiscal illustration table was updated to show employer contribution impacts starting in fiscal year 2027 instead of 2026, with adjusted dollar amounts for each year.

The actuarial present value calculations were revised, increasing the estimated cost per year of service from $10,300 to $10,600 based on updated data.

TECHNICAL

The census data used for cost estimates was updated from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025, reflecting changes in the number of active members, average age, service years, and salaries.

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Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8942A

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 · 1 co-sponsor