S 5579 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Increases the amount of money a public retirement system retiree may earn in a position of public service to $65,000

Bill S 5579 increases the amount of money public retirement system retirees can earn while holding a position of public service. The bill raises the annual earnings limitation for these retirees from the current $35,000 (effective through 2025) to $65,000. This new earning limit will apply starting in the year 2026 and thereafter. The change directly affects retirees who wish to work in public service without impacting their retirement benefits.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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MINOR

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to increase the public earnings cap for retirees from $50,000 to $65,000 for the year 2026 and beyond. The change allows retired public employees to earn higher salaries from other employment without reducing their pension benefits.

Scope change

The bill applies to all public employees covered under the retirement and social security law who are receiving retirement benefits.

ELIGIBILITY

Increased the earnings limitation for retirees from $50,000 to $65,000 for the year 2026 and thereafter, allowing retired public employees to earn more from outside employment without penalty.

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Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

upper

May 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5579A

upper

May 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

upper

Feb 25, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

upper

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors