A 6582 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides that New York city correction officers may file for disability without ten years of service

This bill amends New York State's Retirement and Social Security Law to allow New York City correction officers to apply for disability benefits without needing ten years of service. Previously, officers required at least a decade of service to file such claims. The key change removes this service requirement specifically for uniformed personnel in the NYC Department of Correction. The law now permits these officers to file disability applications immediately upon becoming eligible, regardless of their tenure. This directly affects NYC correction officers seeking disability benefits.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

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Governor

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2026

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MODERATE

This bill update primarily involves technical formatting changes and updated actuarial projections for NYCERS disability retirement benefits. The main substantive change is an adjustment in the projected fiscal impact timeline, shifting the expected increase in employer contributions from fiscal year 2026 to 2027, along with updated actuarial valuations based on more recent census data from June 30, 2025.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on disability retirement for New York City correction members, but the fiscal projections have been updated to reflect current demographic data and adjusted contribution schedules.

FISCAL

Expected increase in employer contributions timeline shifted from fiscal year 2026 to 2027, with updated annual contribution amounts through 2051

Actuarial present value of benefits increased from $0.7 million to $0.9 million based on updated valuation date

Unfunded accrued liability decreased from $11.3 million to $9.7 million with corresponding reduction in amortization payments

TECHNICAL

Census data updated from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025, showing active member count decreased from 1,976 to 1,816

Average age of impacted members increased from 38.3 to 39.0 years, and average salary slightly decreased from $118,400 to $118,200

Normal cost percentage for new entrants adjusted from 0.19% to 0.20% for fiscal year 2052 and beyond

Bill status updated to reflect committee discharge and amendment process

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Amendments

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6582A

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

lower

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

lower

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