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S 8142

Relates to disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Creates disability benefits for NYC deputy sheriffs, specifying eligibility, benefit levels, and administration, with implications for city pensions and costs.

PRINT NUMBER 8142A
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Bill Summary · S 8142

Summary of Bill S 8142

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 8142
  • Title: Relates to disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in the sheriff's department of a city with a population of one million or more
  • Sponsor: Robert Jackson (primary)
  • Status: Print Number 8142A (amended version)
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Related Assembly companion: A 8737

This bill concerns disability benefits for deputy sheriff members within the sheriff’s department of a city with a population of one million or more (i.e., New York City). The text provided here is the bill’s version 8142A; the full, operative provisions would appear in the enacted text of S 8142A.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to address disability benefits for certain deputy sheriff members in NYC’s sheriff’s department. While the exact statutory changes are contained in the enacted text (S 8142A), the title indicates an effort to establish or modify eligibility, benefit levels, or administration of disability retirement/benefits for those deputy sheriffs.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s scope)

  • Eligibility: Likely to specify which deputy sheriff members qualify (e.g., certain ranks, tenure, or membership in the sheriff’s department within NYC).
  • Benefit type and computation: The bill would define the disability benefits framework (e.g., disability retirement benefits, percentage of salary, duration, or conditions under which benefits are payable). The precise calculation method and determining factors would be in the final text.
  • Administration and eligibility criteria: Possible requirements around medical evidence, disability determinations, reporting, and procedures for applying or appealing.
  • Interaction with existing systems: Potential alignment or coordination with state or city pension/disability systems for law enforcement personnel.
  • Effective date and sunsets: Provisions typically specify when the changes take effect and whether any sunset or review is included.

Note: The exact language, numbers, and procedural details are contained in the enacted text of S 8142A. The information here reflects the bill’s stated scope based on its title and status.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Deputy sheriff members in the sheriff’s department of New York City.
  • Secondary: The NYC civil service and pensions system, and the city’s budget/finances to the extent benefit costs are affected; potential interaction with state-level disability and retirement provisions.

Legislative actions and timeline

  • 2025-05-15: Referred to Civil Service and Pensions
  • 2025-05-21: Amendments and Recommit to Civil Service and Pensions; Print Number 8142A (amended version)
  • Legislative actions list also notes the companion Assembly bill (A 8737)

Related and companion measures

  • A 8737 (companion bill in the Assembly), indicating parallel consideration and potential alignment between the Senate and Assembly.

Next steps and considerations

  • The final, operative details will be in the text of S 8142A. Key questions for stakeholders include:
    • What specific eligibility criteria and disability categories are established?
    • How are benefits computed and funded?
    • What medical and administrative processes govern claims and appeals?
    • What are the fiscal implications for the city and for the state’s pension systems?
  • Watch for the enacted text and any further committee amendments or floor action, as well as the progress of the companion Assembly measure (A 8737).

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

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