New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10554

Introduced
3/13/26  

Caption

Authorizes a member to obtain up to three years of service credit for prior paid police service within the United States with an accredited police agency outside of the state of New York; requires a member to have at least five years of credited service to be eligible to receive such credit.

Impact

The implementation of A10554 is expected to broaden the retirement benefits for members who have previously served as police officers in other states. By recognizing out-of-state police service, the bill aims to enhance recruitment and retention efforts within the New York police forces. This change may also provide existing officers who have served elsewhere with additional retirement benefits, which could impact their financial planning and service considerations. However, the fiscal implications suggest that the costs to the retirement system might be significant, averaging approximately 32% of a member's annual salary for each year of service credited.

Summary

Assembly Bill A10554 aims to amend the retirement and social security law, specifically to authorize members of the New York State and Local Retirement System to obtain service credit for prior police work performed outside of New York State. This bill allows members to claim up to three years of service credit for work done as a paid officer at an accredited police agency anywhere in the United States, provided they meet certain conditions outlined in the bill. To receive this credit, members must pay a contribution calculated based on their current tier status and have a minimum of five years of credited service in the New York system.

Contention

The notion of allowing service credit for out-of-state police experience has sparked some debate among stakeholders. Proponents argue that this bill is necessary to make the retirement system more inclusive and appealing for law enforcement professionals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences. However, critics may express concerns regarding the financial sustainability of the retirement system, especially considering the expected administrative costs and the potential impact on current members' benefits. As such, there may be discussions around the long-term effects on state finances and the broader implications for law enforcement recruitment strategies.

Companion Bills

NY S09549

Same As Authorizes a member to obtain up to three years of service credit for prior paid police service within the United States with an accredited police agency outside of the state of New York; requires a member to have at least five years of credited service to be eligible to receive such credit.

Previously Filed As

NY S09549

Authorizes a member to obtain up to three years of service credit for prior paid police service within the United States with an accredited police agency outside of the state of New York; requires a member to have at least five years of credited service to be eligible to receive such credit.

NY A07827

Relates to obtaining military credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, the New York city police pension fund, and the New York city fire pension fund; provides that the calculation for military credit shall be equal to the product of the number of years of military service being claimed and three percent of such member's compensation earned during the twelve months of credited service.

NY S07114

Relates to obtaining military credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, the New York city police pension fund, and the New York city fire pension fund; provides that the calculation for military credit shall be equal to the product of the number of years of military service being claimed and three percent of such member's compensation earned during the twelve months of credited service.

NY A10381

Includes prior service with certain agencies in creditable service for the purposes of the New York city police pension fund.

NY S09274

Includes prior service with certain agencies in creditable service for the purposes of the New York city police pension fund.

NY S03314

Provides that a member with credited service in excess of twenty-five years shall receive an additional retirement allowance equal to one-sixtieth of such member's final average salary for each year of creditable service in excess of twenty-five years; makes related provisions.

NY A11269

Provides that full escalation date means the first day of the month following the date on which a member completes or would have completed twenty-three years of credited service, with respect to service retirement benefits for uniformed members of the New York city fire department pension fund.

NY S09204

Provides that full escalation date means the first day of the month following the date on which a member completes or would have completed twenty-three years of credited service, with respect to service retirement benefits for uniformed members of the New York city fire department pension fund.

NY HB1605

In membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for creditable nonschool service; and, in membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits, further providing for creditable nonstate service.

NY SB1141

In membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for creditable nonschool service; and, in membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits, further providing for creditable nonstate service.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.