New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08111

Introduced
5/15/25  

Caption

Provides for retirement credit to emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians for a child care leave of absence.

Impact

If enacted, S08111 would notably change how child care leaves are treated in terms of retirement benefits for EMTs. This provision would enable EMTs to maintain their retirement savings and benefits, even during times when they are not on the job due to family obligations. This would represent a significant shift in policy, reflecting a growing recognition of the need to support workers in balancing family responsibilities with their professional duties, particularly in high-demand fields like emergency medical services.

Summary

Bill S08111, introduced in the New York Senate, aims to amend the retirement and social security law to provide retirement credit to emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and advanced EMTs who take a child care leave of absence. The bill seeks to recognize the contributions of emergency medical service workers by allowing them to receive retirement credits during specific periods when they are absent without pay due to child care responsibilities. This amendment would be applicable only if the EMT member files a claim for service credit with the pension fund and fulfills the required contributions during the leave period.

Contention

While the bill may receive support from groups advocating for EMT rights and benefits, there could be contention surrounding its financial implications. Critics may argue that providing retirement credit for a leave of absence, particularly in the context of collective bargaining agreements, could lead to increased costs for pension funds and affect the financial stability of these programs. Additionally, some may question whether the inclusion of EMTs in this retirement benefit structure could set a precedent for other professions, leading to potential discrepancies in how similar cases are handled across different job sectors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A01471

Provides direct reciprocal certification for emergency medical technicians who possess a current certification from the national registry of emergency medical technicians.

NY S02267

Provides direct reciprocal certification for emergency medical technicians who possess a current certification from the national registry of emergency medical technicians.

NY S08997

Relates to the retirement of certain members employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor of such titles in a participating Suffolk county fire district.

NY A09959

Relates to the retirement of certain members employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor of such titles in a participating Suffolk county fire district.

NY S09669

Relates to the establishment of a twenty-two and one-half year retirement program for members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed as emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians and to the establishment of such program for such members who are subject to articles 11 and 15 of the retirement and social security law.

NY A10581

Relates to the establishment of a twenty-two and one-half year retirement program for members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed as emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians and to the establishment of such program for such members who are subject to articles 11 and 15 of the retirement and social security law.

NY S00678

Ensures privacy protections for all emergency personnel present at a crime scene including ambulance services or advanced life support first response services, certified first responders, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or advanced emergency medical technicians, who are employed by or enrolled members of any such service.

NY S08427

Provides for a hazardous pay differential for certain emergency medical technicians who are providing emergency medical services, and their supervisors, during outbreaks of infectious diseases.

NY A09182

Provides for a hazardous pay differential for certain emergency medical technicians who are providing emergency medical services, and their supervisors, during outbreaks of infectious diseases.

NY A06196

Authorizes the commissioner of health to extend the certification of any emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or certified first responder who could not become recertified due to an illness or medical condition.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.