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A 8987

Provides for early retirement without a pension reduction for certain disabled veterans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

Allows early retirement for certain disabled veterans in public service with no pension reduction, aiding veteran retention; eligibility rules to be defined by the bill.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 8987

Summary of Bill A 8987: Provides for early retirement without a pension reduction for certain disabled veterans

Overview

Bill A 8987, introduced on August 13, 2025, would establish a pathway for early retirement for certain disabled veterans without a reduction to their pension. The measure is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Governmental Employees Committee. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Carrie Woerner. A related bill from a prior session is A 6950.

Purpose and intent

  • Create an early retirement option for public employees who are veterans with qualifying disabilities, ensuring their retirement benefits are not reduced as a consequence of retiring before the standard retirement age or service requirements.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • Authorization for early retirement for a defined group of disabled veterans who are state or local government/public employees covered under retirement systems.
  • Protection from pension reductions for those who retire under the early retirement mechanism established by the bill.
  • The specific eligibility criteria, including the definition of “certain disabled veterans” and any required service length or disability rating, would be set forth in the bill’s text and regulations if enacted. Details are not provided in the information available here.
  • Effective date and administration: To be determined within the enacted statute; currently unspecified in the provided summary.

Who is affected

  • Public sector employees covered by New York’s government retirement systems who are disabled veterans meeting the bill’s criteria.
  • Employers and retirement systems administering pensions, who would implement the new early retirement pathway and ensure no pension reduction for qualifying participants.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: August 13, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Governmental Employees Committee (as of the provided information).
  • Legislative actions show two identical entry dates on August 13, 2025, indicating a duplication in the record rather than separate actions.
  • Related legislation: A 6950 from a prior session may serve as a companion or precedent to A 8987.

Sponsorship and related notes

  • Primary sponsor: Carrie Woerner.
  • Related bill: A 6950 (prior-session), suggesting potential alignment or coordination with earlier civil service or veterans-related retirement proposals.

Potential implications (high-level)

  • Fiscal: Possible impact on pension fund liabilities and long-term actuarial costs for retirement systems, depending on eligibility and the breadth of participation.
  • Policy: Aligns veteran-specific considerations with public employment benefits, potentially improving recruitment and retention of disabled veterans in public service.
  • Administrative: Requires clear definitions and procedures to determine eligibility and ensure proper administration by employers and retirement systems.

Note: The full scope, definitions, and exact implementation details would be contained in the bill text and any amendments if it progresses.

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

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