Allows EMTs and AEMTs to buy service credit for unpaid childcare leave.

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to allow Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) to purchase up to one year of service credit for each period of authorized unpaid childcare leave. EMTs must file a claim within 90 days of the leave's termination or by December 31, 2026, and contribute the amount they would have paid during the leave, plus interest. This provision applies to EMTs who are members of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

Allows EMTs and AEMTs to buy service credit for unpaid childcare leave.

This bill amends the retirement and social security law to allow Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) to purchase up to one year of service credit for each period of authorized unpaid childcare leave. EMTs must file a claim within 90 days of the leave's termination or by December 31, 2026, and contribute the amount they would have paid during the leave, plus interest. This provision applies to EMTs who are members of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).