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New York Senate Bill S08111
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08111

Introduced
5/15/25  
Refer
5/15/25  

Caption

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

Impact

If enacted, S08111 will alter existing laws that currently disallow EMTs from accruing retirement credits while on unpaid leave. The bill's modifications could significantly impact service members' benefits, enhancing their future financial security as it acknowledges the challenges of balancing work responsibilities and family needs. This shift not only reflects a broader recognition of the importance of addressing family-related time off but also indicates a legislative effort to support public service professionals in managing their personal and professional lives.

Summary

Bill S08111 aims to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law to allow Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians in New York City to gain retirement credit for periods during which they are on authorized unpaid childcare leave. The proposed legislation specifies that EMT members will be eligible to purchase up to one year of service credit for each authorized leave, provided they file a claim within a specified time frame and pay the necessary contributions to the pension fund. The changes proposed in the bill are a unique opportunity to support EMTs during childcare leave without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.

Contention

While supporters of S08111 argue that it represents a step forward in recognizing the demands placed on emergency responders who are also parents, there may be contention surrounding the financial implications of this bill. Concerns may include potential increases in employer contributions to the pension system as a result of the new credits, which could impact budget allocations within the city. The discussion surrounding funding and the sustainability of such benefits may lead to debates over the balance between increased support for public servants and the fiscal responsibilities of the city government.

Companion Bills

NY A08942

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

Previously Filed As

NY A08942

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

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 S09844

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

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 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 HB73

In emergency medical services system, further providing for emergency medical responders, for emergency medical technicians, for emergency medical services vehicle operators and for advanced life support ambulances.

NY S09948

Provides as an alternative retirement option from the current option, that any member employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor of such titles upon an election by a participating fire district, not including those in a city with a population of one million or more, shall be eligible to retire.

NY S08094

Provides for retirement credit to fire protection inspector members for a child care leave of absence.

NY A08941

Provides for retirement credit to fire protection inspector members for a child care leave of absence.

NY HB398

Revise the law governing emergency medical technicians

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