Authorizes free association libraries to join the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to allow free association libraries to participate in the New York state and local employees' retirement system. To qualify, libraries must meet specific criteria, including being chartered by the state board of regents, serving the entire population of their service area, and having their budgets approved by voters. The comptroller will determine contributions and resolve questions of credit for prior service. The bill takes effect immediately.

Authorizes free association libraries to join the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to allow free association libraries to participate in the New York state and local employees' retirement system. To qualify, libraries must meet specific criteria, including being chartered by the state board of regents, serving the entire population of their service area, and having their budgets approved by voters. The comptroller will determine contributions and resolve questions of credit for prior service. The bill takes effect immediately.