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S 6988

Grants members of the city of New York's police force eligibility for retirement and pension based on previous service as traffic enforcement agents

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Chan and 10 co-sponsors

Bill S 6988 allows NYC police officers to count prior service as traffic enforcement agents towards retirement and pension benefits, enhancing their financial security.

SUBSTITUTED BY A1778C
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Bill Summary · S 6988

Summary of Bill S 6988

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6988
  • Title: Grants members of the city of New York's police force eligibility for retirement and pension based on previous service as traffic enforcement agents
  • Status: Substituted by A1778C
  • Introduced: March 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill S 6988 is to extend retirement and pension eligibility to members of the New York City police force who have prior service as traffic enforcement agents. This bill aims to recognize the contributions of traffic enforcement agents to public safety and law enforcement by allowing their previous service to count towards retirement benefits.

Key Provisions

  • Eligibility for Retirement: The bill stipulates that police officers who have served as traffic enforcement agents will have their time in that role counted towards their retirement eligibility.
  • Pension Benefits: Officers will also be able to include their service as traffic enforcement agents when calculating their pension benefits, potentially increasing their retirement income.

Affected Parties

  • New York City Police Officers: Current and future members of the NYPD who have previously served as traffic enforcement agents will benefit from this legislation.
  • Traffic Enforcement Agents: Individuals who have transitioned from traffic enforcement roles to police officer positions will see a direct impact on their retirement planning and financial security.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • March 27, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Cities Committee.
  • April 8, 2025: Reported and committed to the Civil Service and Pensions Committee.
  • April 25, 2025: Amended and recommitted to Civil Service and Pensions; printed as number 6988A.
  • May 6, 2025: Reported and committed to the Finance Committee.
  • June 10, 2025: Committee discharged and committed to Rules; ordered to third reading (Calendar 1763).
  • June 10, 2025: Substituted by A1778C, which is a companion bill.

Related Legislation

  • A 1778: This is the companion bill to S 6988, which likely contains similar provisions regarding the retirement and pension eligibility for former traffic enforcement agents.

Conclusion

Bill S 6988 seeks to enhance the retirement benefits of New York City police officers by recognizing their prior service as traffic enforcement agents. By allowing this service to count towards retirement and pension calculations, the bill aims to provide fair compensation for their contributions to public safety. The legislative process is ongoing, with the bill having been substituted by A1778C, indicating a collaborative effort in the legislative assembly to address this issue.

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

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