New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9948: Relates to the optional retirement of members employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9948 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the optional retirement of members employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 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 as an alternative retirement option from the current option, that any member employed as an emergency medical technician, critical care technician, advanced emergency medical technician, paramedic or supervisor of such titles upon an election by a participating fire district, not including those in a city with a population of one million or more, shall be eligible to retire.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
“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