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A 3815

Affords uniformed personnel of the NYC department of correction and NYC department of sanitation the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Weprin

Allows uniformed NYC DOC and DSNY workers to cash out terminal leave for a monetary payout, with defined eligibility, payout timing, calculation, and administration.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 3815

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 3815

Overview

Bill A 3815 would authorize uniformed personnel employed by the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) and the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to elect a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave. Introduced on January 30, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees.

What the bill would do

  • Create an option for eligible uniformed employees of DOC and DSNY to receive a monetary payout instead of taking terminal leave.
  • If enacted, the bill would establish the terms under which the cash-out option is available, including who qualifies, how the payout is calculated, when payment would be made, and any limits or conditions attached to the election.
  • The bill would govern the administration of this option, including processing, funding, and related procedures.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • Eligibility: Uniformed personnel in the NYC Department of Correction and the NYC Department of Sanitation would be eligible to elect the monetary payment option. Specific eligibility criteria and any exclusions would be defined in the bill text.
  • Election mechanism: The bill would authorize a one-time or ongoing election to receive a monetary payment in place of terminal leave, subject to defined rules.
  • Administration and calculation: The method for determining the amount of the monetary payment, timing of payout, and administrative responsibilities would be specified by the bill.
  • Tax and benefits considerations: Tax treatment and potential impacts on retirement or benefits would be addressed as part of the bill’s framework (details to be found in the enacted language).

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Uniformed personnel employed by NYC DOC and DSNY.
  • Secondary: City payroll, retirement/benefits administration, and budgetary planning staff responsible for implementing and funding the program, if enacted.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees as of January 30, 2025.
  • Next steps: The bill would need to pass committee review and then advance through the legislative process to become law. The text would specify detailed provisions, deadlines, and effective dates.

Related legislation

  • A 6356 (prior-session) is listed as related, indicating a prior iteration of a bill addressing a similar concept or affected parties.

Additional notes

The current summary reflects information available from the bill’s title and stated status. The exact language would define eligibility, calculation methodology, payout timing, funding, and any fiscal impact. For a precise understanding of how the option would operate, including any caps, limits, or procedural steps, the full bill text and any committee amendments should be consulted once released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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