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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10198: Grants members of the city of New York's police force eligibility for retirement and pension based on previous service as traffic enforcement agents

This bill allows New York City police officers who previously worked as traffic enforcement agents to count that prior service toward their retirement benefits. Officers must pay the equivalent of what they would have contributed to the pension fund if they had started as police officers from the beginning. The provision applies only to those hired as traffic enforcement agents before July 1, 2009, before transferring to the police force. It ensures prior service is recognized without requiring additional employment periods.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits by recognizing prior service for police officers, directly enhancing employment benefits for a specific workforce group.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10263: Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain employees of the New York Power Authority

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority with the job title of mechanic, technician, electrician, equipment operator, power plant operator, utility security officer, or lineperson.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates optional retirement benefit for specific employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards90% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10250: Grants certain county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service beyond twenty-five years

Grants Nassau county fire marshals, supervising fire marshals, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals or chief fire marshals pension benefits for service rendered beyond twenty-five years.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants extended pension benefits for fire marshals beyond 25 years, expanding retirement benefits for a specific occupational group within employment standards.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10248: Restores the 20 year service retirement for certain New York city corrections officers and sanitation workers

This bill restores a 20-year service requirement for retirement benefits for New York City uniformed correction officers and sanitation workers. It specifically amends retirement law to allow these workers to retire with full benefits after 20 years of service (previously requiring 22 years), rather than waiting until age 62 or longer. The change applies directly to members of the "New York city uniformed correction/sanitation revised plan" under the city's pension system. This policy adjustment provides earlier retirement eligibility for these public safety workers without altering their pension calculation formulas. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores 20-year retirement eligibility (down from 22 years), expanding benefits for uniformed workers, directly advancing employment standards and worker benefits.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9245: Requires employers to provide a leave of absence for an employee to use for preventative health care measures

Requires employers to provide a leave of absence of at least four hours for every 12 month period for an employee to use for preventative health care measures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates employer leave for preventative health care, directly improving patient access to health services (key support indicator).95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer-provided leave for preventative health care, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights to access healthcare without penalty.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9244: Relates to paid leave for menopause

This bill creates a new paid leave benefit for workers experiencing menopause symptoms. It adds "menopause" to the definition of disability under workers' compensation law and defines it to include symptoms like hot flashes, sleep issues, and hormonal imbalances. Eligible employees may take up to five paid days per month (60 days annually) for medical care related to menopause, such as doctor visits or managing prescribed treatments. This leave is in addition to existing paid family and medical leave options and applies to all covered employees under the workers' compensation system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to medical care for menopause symptoms by creating paid leave, aligning with improving patient access under healthcare policies.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds paid leave for menopause symptoms, expanding workplace disability benefits and protections for workers' health needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 9274: Relates to the treatment of prior service with certain agencies by the New York city police pension fund

This bill allows New York City police officers to count certain prior work as creditable service toward their pension benefits. Specifically, it includes service as a school safety agent, corrections officer, traffic enforcement agent, or in the police cadet program (if immediately preceding active police duty) as if it were direct police service. To qualify, officers must pay the required contributions plus 5% interest into the New York City Police Pension Fund. This change directly affects current members of the fund who have worked in these specific city roles before joining the police force.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands pension benefits for police officers by including prior service as creditable service, enhancing retirement compensation as a worker benefit.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10275: Relates to employee mental health services

Establishes an employee mental health services program for all employees who work for the department of corrections and community supervision and all employees of the office of mental health who deliver services to incarcerated individuals overseen by the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mandatory mental health services program for correctional and mental health staff, directly expanding access to healthcare services for employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes mental health program for correctional/mental health staff, enhancing workplace safety and employee well-being per Labor & Employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9125: Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"

Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"; establishes the social work licensure examination voucher program to provide low-income individuals vouchers to cover the cost of the examination required for licensure as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly funds voucher program for low-income social work licensure exams using state budget, advancing public service access for disadvantaged groups through targeted appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides vouchers for social work licensure exams, increasing mental health professional access for low-income individuals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides vouchers for licensure exams, reducing financial barriers to employment in social work for low-income individuals, advancing workforce access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9246: Requires employers to provide a leave of absence for an employee to use for colon cancer screenings

This bill requires employers to provide employees with four hours of paid leave each year specifically for colon cancer screenings. It directly affects employees who need screening appointments and employers with at least a certain number of workers (implied by labor law context). Key provisions include prohibiting employer retaliation for using this leave and clarifying that the leave does not replace other existing benefits or leave policies. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates paid leave for preventive colon cancer screenings, directly improving patient access to healthcare services per bill's core provision.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires paid leave for medical screenings, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights without retaliation per bill provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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