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A 8356

Provides for a disability retirement for certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

Bill establishes disability retirement benefits for deputy sheriffs in select New York cities, expanding pension obligations and long-term municipal costs for affected jurisdictions.

SUBSTITUTED BY S7748
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Bill Summary · A 8356

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 8356 would establish a disability retirement option for deputy sheriffs employed in certain New York cities, allowing them to retire on disability benefits under specified conditions. The bill was substituted by Senate Bill S7748 on June 16, 2025, meaning the Assembly version was replaced with a Senate version during the legislative process.

Why is this important

Disability retirement provisions directly affect law enforcement personnel who become unable to perform their duties due to work-related or non-work-related injuries or illnesses. This impacts both individual deputy sheriffs' financial security and municipal budgets, as disability retirement benefits typically represent long-term pension obligations for cities.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on municipalities: Expanding disability retirement eligibility increases pension liabilities and costs for already-strained city budgets, particularly in smaller jurisdictions
  • Eligibility criteria definition: The bill's specific requirements for "certain" deputy sheriffs and cities remain unclear without full text, raising questions about equity and whether standards are uniform or discretionary
  • Relationship to existing systems: The interaction between this new disability retirement and current workers' compensation, NYSRPS (New York State Retirement and Social Security), and municipal pension systems needs clarification to avoid duplication or gaps

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

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