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A 3972

Relates to eligibility for ordinary disability benefits and re-employment of disability retirees of the New York city police pension fund Tier III plans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

Modifies eligibility for ordinary disability benefits and re-employment rules for NYC Police Pension Fund Tier III disability retirees.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 3972

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 3972

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 3972
  • Title: Relates to eligibility for ordinary disability benefits and re-employment of disability retirees of the New York City Police Pension Fund Tier III plans
  • Sponsor: Stacey Pheffer Amato (primary)
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Governmental Employees committee
  • Related legislation: A 9515 (prior-session), S 2028 (companion)

Notes: The Legislative Actions show the bill being referred to Governmental Employees on January 30, 2025 (listed twice in the record). The companion Senate bill is S 2028, with A 9515 existing from a prior session.

What the bill would do (as introduced)

  • The bill would modify the framework governing:
    • Eligibility for ordinary disability benefits for participants in the New York City Police Pension Fund Tier III plans.
    • Rules governing re-employment of disability retirees from the Tier III plans.
  • While the exact statutory language is not provided here, the title indicates changes to:
    • How ordinary disability benefits are determined or awarded.
    • Conditions under which disability retirees may seek or engage in re-employment (including any restrictions, durations, or offsets).

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries/subjects:
    • Police officers and other members covered by the NYC Police Pension Fund Tier III.
    • Disability retirees of the Tier III plans contemplating re-employment.
  • Administrative entities:
    • The NYC Police Pension Fund, which administers Tier III benefits.
    • State and local agencies involved in processing disability determinations and re-employment rules.

Key provisions and potential changes (high-level)

  • Changes to the criteria or process for determining eligibility for ordinary disability benefits.
  • Revisions to the policies governing when and how disability retirees may return to or engage in work (re-employment), including potential restrictions, how earnings impact benefits, and related procedures.
  • Alignment or interaction with other pension tiers or state law (as applicable), though specific cross-references would appear in the bill language.

Note: The exact text will specify the precise criteria, definitions, thresholds, and administrative procedures. The summary above reflects the bill’s stated focus based on its title and references.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current stage: Referred to the Governmental Employees committee, which typically means the bill will be examined by the committee, potentially amended, and could be advanced to a floor vote.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings, potential amendments, passage by the Assembly, and consideration by the Senate (or cross-filed companion bills) before potential enactment.
  • Related process: The existence of companion bills (S 2028) and a prior-session A 9515 suggests ongoing interest in harmonizing disability-benefit eligibility and re-employment rules across related pension provisions.

Potential impacts to monitor

  • Fiscal impact on the NYC Police Pension Fund if eligibility or re-employment rules alter benefit outlays or retiree earnings offsets.
  • Administrative workload for pension fund staff in applying new eligibility criteria and re-employment provisions.
  • Impacts on affected officers and retirees, including timing of benefit decisions and any limitations on post-disability employment.

How to read the full bill

  • To understand the precise changes, review the full text of A 3972 once available, along with the companion S 2028 and any relatedA 9515 language. The bill’s language will define eligibility criteria, medical/administrative requirements, and re-employment mechanisms in detail.

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

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