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A 7574

Authorizes Susan Gillinder, the widow of Robert C. Ritchie, 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 Karl Brabenec

Authorizes Susan Gillinder, widow of Robert C. Ritchie, to file a new NYSERS service retirement application and related election form.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 7574

Summary of New York Bill A 7574

Basic information

  • Bill number: A 7574
  • Title / purpose (as stated): Authorizes Susan Gillinder, the widow of Robert C. Ritchie, to file a new service retirement application and election form with the New York state and local employees' retirement system
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Employees
  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Sponsor: Karl Brabenec (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill would authorize Susan Gillinder, identified as the widow of Robert C. Ritchie, to file a new service retirement application and an accompanying election form with the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSERS).
  • In practical terms, this signals a targeted relief or procedural authorization to re-engage with NYSERS to pursue service retirement benefits for the named individual.

Key provisions (as implied by the title)

  • Authorization for a specific named person to submit:
    • A new service retirement application
    • An election form associated with that retirement
  • The provision appears narrowly tailored to the named beneficiary, rather than creating a general rule for all widows or retirees.

Who/what would be affected

  • Primary affected party: Susan Gillinder (widow of Robert C. Ritchie)
  • Administrative entity: New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSERS)
  • Secondary potential effects: The case could affect the timing or manner of benefit elections for this individual; may have administrative implications for NYSERS processing of a new retirement filing on behalf of a beneficiary.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced date: April 1, 2025
  • Current stage: Referred to the Senate/Assembly committee on Governmental Employees for consideration
  • The record shows a duplicate entry of the same referral action, indicating a standard referral process.

Related legislation and context

  • Related/A companion bills:
    • A 7847 (prior-session)
    • A 6337 (prior-session)
    • A 6497 (prior-session)
    • A 6534 (prior-session)
    • S 6048 (companion) — appears twice in the record
  • The existence of prior-session related bills and a companion Senate bill suggests this may be part of a broader ongoing effort to address retirement benefits for specific individuals or to resolve related administrative matters within NYSERS.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The bill would provide a targeted mechanism for the named individual to pursue service retirement benefits, potentially resolving a specific administrative or eligibility issue.
  • No fiscal terms, eligibility criteria beyond the authorization, or broader statewide impact are included in the available information.
  • If enacted, NYSERS would need to process the new application and election form consistent with standard retirement procedures.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for updates from the Assembly and Senate committees on Governmental Employees.
  • Review any amendments or committee reports that articulate the broader implications, potential retroactivity, or administrative details of the filing process for the named beneficiary.

If you’d like, I can add context on how NYSERS normally handles service retirement applications and elections, or track the bill’s progress as new information becomes available.

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

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