New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8123: Relates to disability retirement benefits for certain participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8123 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to disability retirement benefits for certain participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that members of the New York city teachers' retirement system with an active membership at the time, who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations, and who are determined to have incurred a qualifying condition, be paid a duty disability retirement allowance equal to three-quarters of final average salary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS