New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A11219

Introduced
5/1/26  

Caption

Increases the earnings limitation for retired emergency medical technicians employed by certain agencies providing emergency services to $50,000.

Impact

By raising the earnings limitation, A11219 directly impacts the state's approach to workforce management in the emergency services sector. This change could potentially lead to an increased number of retired EMTs and paramedics returning to work in emergency services, addressing workforce shortages and ensuring that agencies are better staffed. The bill acknowledges the ongoing contributions of retired professionals and the importance of their experience in emergencies, which can significantly improve community safety and response effectiveness.

Summary

Bill A11219 aims to amend the retirement and social security law of New York, specifically affecting retired emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics employed by certain emergency services agencies. The legislation proposes to increase the annual earnings limitation for these professionals to $50,000. This adjustment seeks to better accommodate the financial needs of retired individuals who continue to serve in emergency medical roles, thereby encouraging their participation and enhancing the workforce available to agencies reliant on such staff.

Contention

While the bill presents clear benefits, it may also provoke discussions regarding equity and resource allocation within the emergency services framework. Critics may question whether increasing earnings for retired EMTs adversely affects younger or less experienced workers seeking employment in similar roles. Furthermore, the scrutiny of funding sources to support this increased financial flexibility could spark debate among lawmakers and stakeholders about sustainable practices and budgetary priorities in managing state resources.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S08111

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

NY A08942

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

NY S07916

Relates to the establishment of a twenty-two and one-half year retirement program for members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed as emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians and to the establishment of such program for such members who are subject to articles 11 and 15 of the retirement and social security law.

NY S06554

Provides for benefits for certain emergency medical technicians or advanced emergency medical technicians in the city of New York who suffer any condition or impairment of health caused by a stroke resulting in disability or death.

NY A08444

Relates to the establishment of a twenty-two and one-half year retirement program for members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed as emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians and to the establishment of such program for such members who are subject to articles 11 and 15 of the retirement and social security law.

NY S09844

Requires all certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians to undergo criminal background checks to maintain their certification.

NY S07635

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.

NY A08259

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.

NY A08720

Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.

NY A09162

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.