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A 8587

Authorizes Judy A. Lynch, the widow of James G. Lynch, to file a new service retirement application and election form with the New York state and local employees' retirement system

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Carroll

Authorizes Judy A. Lynch to file a new NYSLERS service retirement application and retirement election form.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 8587

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8587

Overview

A 8587 is an Assembly bill introduced on May 21, 2025, that would authorize Judy A. Lynch, the widow of James G. Lynch, to file a new service retirement application and a retirement election form with the New York state and local employees' retirement system (NYSLERS). The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Governmental Employees.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s stated purpose is to grant authorization for Judy A. Lynch to submit a fresh service retirement application and the accompanying retirement election form to NYSLERS.
  • This appears to provide targeted relief or corrective action for a specific individual (the widow of James G. Lynch) rather than broad policy changes affecting the NYSLERS program.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes a one-time action for a specific person: Judy A. Lynch.
  • Permits her to file a new service retirement application with NYSLERS and to submit the associated retirement election form.
  • No additional substantive changes to NYSLERS eligibility rules, benefits, or operating provisions are included in the bill text as provided.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Judy A. Lynch (widow of James G. Lynch).
  • New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLERS), as the agency that administers service retirement applications and elections.
  • Potential indirect effects on NYSLERS processing of a widow’s retirement claim, depending on the bill’s enactment and any subsequent guidance.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 21, 2025.
  • Status: REFERRED to Governmental Employees (Committee).
  • Legislative actions shown: two identical entries on 2025-05-21 stating “REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES.”
  • Sponsor: Patrick J. Carroll (primary).
  • Related bills: A 10558 (prior-session), suggesting a similar or related measure in a previous legislative session.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would authorize a specific individual to refile for service retirement and make the corresponding election with NYSLERS, potentially affecting timing or recognition of benefits for the widow.
  • The bill does not indicate retroactivity, broad applicability, funding implications, or implementation details beyond the authorization to file.
  • As a targeted bill, its broader policy impact on NYSLERS administration or widows’ benefits would be minimal unless expanded by future legislation.

Note

This summary reflects the information provided. Full legislative text would clarify any effective date, retroactive provisions, or procedural requirements for filing and processing.

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

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