Authorizes Dutchess County to offer a 25-year retirement plan to specific deputy sheriffs.

This bill authorizes the county of Dutchess to offer an optional 25-year retirement plan to certain deputy sheriffs who did not previously enroll due to reasons not attributable to their own negligence. Eligible deputy sheriffs can elect to join this plan by filing an election with the New York State and Local Retirement System within one year of the act's effective date. The county will bear all past service costs, which can be amortized over five years. The plan's annual contributions will increase by $210,000 starting in fiscal year 2027, with costs averaging 2.7% of salary.

Authorizes Dutchess County to offer a 25-year retirement plan to specific deputy sheriffs.

This bill authorizes the county of Dutchess to offer an optional 25-year retirement plan to certain deputy sheriffs who did not previously enroll due to reasons not attributable to their own negligence. Eligible deputy sheriffs can elect to join this plan by filing an election with the New York State and Local Retirement System within one year of the act's effective date. The county will bear all past service costs, which can be amortized over five years. The plan's annual contributions will increase by $210,000 starting in fiscal year 2027, with costs averaging 2.7% of salary.