Legislation

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2026 (Budget Bill: Part FFF and Part XX) Part FFF of this Budget Bill amends the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) to reduce the normal retirement age of Tier 3 Uniform Sanitation and Uniform Correction 22-Year Plan members to […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2025 (Budget Bill: Part VV) Part VV of Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2025 extends the retiree earnings limitation waiver for school employees under RSSL §§ 211 & 212 by two years to June 30, 2027. Part […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2024 (Budget Bill: Part EE, Part GG, Part JJ, Part KK) Part EE of Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2024 amends the RSSL by adding a new §604-j which establishes a 25-Year Retirement Program for Tier 4 […]

Table of contents Back to contents New York City Local Law 12 of 2023 – Requires agencies to post a website accessibility statement, and develop and implement a five-year accessibility plan. This law adds §23-1004 of the NYC Administrative Code requiring agencies to post a website accessibility statement, develop and implement a […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2022 – Extends provisions of law authorizing a public body to hold meetings remotely and without in-person access during the COVID-19 state disaster emergency. This act amends portions of Chapter 417 of the laws of 2021 extending the […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 767 of the Laws of 2021 – Provides for electronic notarization and authorizes the use of video and audio conference technology in identifying individuals for electronic notarization. This act amends the Executive Law, by adding §137-a, to allow notarizations to be done electronically […]

Table of contents Back to contents Back to contents Chapter 89 of the Laws of 2020 – Provides death benefits to statutory beneficiaries of members whose death was a result of or was contributed to by COVID19  This Act adds Retirement and Social Security Law §§ 509-a, 607-i and Administrative Code […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 589 of the Laws of 2019 – Increases the earnings cap for retirees in positions of public service for 2020 and thereafter This law amends the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) § 212 (2) by increasing the amount a retiree may earn in […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 448 – Allows Special Plan members to use basic or additional member contributions to offset any deficits in MCAF or RRF accounts before or after retirement. Previously, Chapter 467 of the Laws of 2017 allowed participants in Special Plans to, upon retirement, use […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 467 – Special Plan members may use basic or additional member contributions to offset MCAF or RRF deficits Allows Special Plan members to use basic or additional member contributions to offset any deficits in MCAF or RRF accounts. This bill allows participants in […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 41 – Removal of Military Service Location Requirement Chapter 41 of the Laws of 2016 removes the location requirement for applying to purchase military service credit. Chapter 41 is deemed to have been in full force and effect on May 31, 2016. Back […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 23 – Increase in Special Accidental Death Benefit Chapter 23 of the Laws of 2015 increases the salary used in the computation of the special accidental death benefit provided under Section 208-f of the NYS General Municipal Law by 3%. The beneficiaries of […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 104 – Increase in Special Accidental Death Benefit Chapter 104 of the Laws of 2014 increases the salary used in the computation of the special accidental death benefit provided under Section 208-f of the NYS General Municipal Law by 3%. The beneficiaries of […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 3 — Reduction in Actuarial Interest Rate Chapter 3 of the Laws of 2013 amends various sections of law relating to actuarial assumptions and methods. The following is a summary of the law’s major provisions: Back to contents Chapter 196 – Increase in […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 285 – Increase in Special Accidental Death Benefit This law increases the salary used in the computation of the special accidental death benefit provided under Section 208-f of the NYS General Municipal Law by 3%. The beneficiaries of the following NYCERS members are […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 161 – Increase in Special Accidental Death Benefit This law increases the salary used in the computation of the special accidental death benefit provided under Section 208-f of the NYS General Municipal Law by 3%. The beneficiaries of the following NYCERS members are […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 105 – 2010 Early Retirement Incentive Signed into law by the Governor on June 2, 2010, this law authorizes the City of New York and participating employers to offer an Early Retirement Incentive to certain public employees. In order to participate in the […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 211 – Actuarial Interest Rate Extender Chapter 211 of the Laws of 2009 extends the actuarial interest rate of 8% for one year (expires June 30, 2010). The law also extends the “special” and “additional” interest rates used to credit the contributions and Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP) Reserves […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 76 – Increase in Special Accidental Death Benefit Chapter 76 of the Laws of 2008 increases the special accidental death benefit payable under Section 208-f of the NYS General Municipal Law by 3%. The beneficiaries of the following NYCERS’ members are covered: Correction Officers, Housing and […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 5 – World Trade Center (WTC) Death Benefits – Technical Fix This law amends Chapter 445 of the Laws of 2006, which provided line-of-duty death benefits to the statutory beneficiaries of eligible members/retirees who die from illnesses or diseases contracted as a result of […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 445 – World Trade Center Death Benefits Chapter 445 of the Laws of 2006 amends the World Trade Center (WTC) Presumption Law enacted in 2005 to cover the statutory beneficiaries of eligible employees who die from illnesses or diseases contracted as a result of […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 93 – World Trade Center Presumption for Accidental Disability Retirement This law creates a presumptive eligibility for an accidental disability in connection with the World Trade Center tragedy of September 11, 2001. To qualify for the presumption provided in this law you must […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 4 – RSSL §212 Earnings Limitations for 2004 For the year 2004 and thereafter the earnings limitation for retired person in positions of public service is $27,500. Back to contents Chapter 127 – Extends §42 of the Patriot Plan for 1 more year This law […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 106 – New York State Patriot Plan The Patriot Plan allows NYCERS to suspend a member’s obligation to repay any loan while the member is absent on Military Status. The maximum rate of interest NYCERS can charge its members on Military Status is 6% […]

Table of contents Governor Pataki has signed into law 11 pieces of legislation that have an impact on your NYCERS retirement benefits. The following is intended to provide a brief explanation of each: Back to contents Chapter 69 – Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) Provides a retirement incentive for certain public employees […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 281 – Earnings Limitation for 2002 Chapter 281 of the Laws of 2001 amends §212 of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). RSSL §212 sets earning limitations for retired persons upon who continue to receive their retirement allowance while returning to public service. A retired person […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 10 – Transit 25-Year and Age-55 Retirement Program AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSIT 25-YEAR AND AGE 55 RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR TIER 4 TRANSIT OPERATING-FORCE MEMBERS (Transit 25/55 Program) enacted by Chapter 529 of the Laws of 1994 . This law allowed all Transit Operating Force employees who are Tier […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 132 – Increase of Special Accidental Death Benefits Chapter 132 of the Laws of 1999 amends GML § 208-f and RSSL §361-a in relation to increasing certain special accidental death benefits. A special accidental death benefit is paid to a widow or widower of a deceased member; […]

Table of contents Back to contents Chapter 91 – Earnings Limitations for 1999 Chapter 91 of the Laws of 1998 (enacted June 9, 1998) provides that retired persons who return to public service can earn for the year 1996-$12,500; 1997-$13,500; 1998-$14,500 and 1999-$15,500 without diminution of their pension.  Back to contents Chapter 300 – Retirement […]