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New YorkS 106552025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer

Sponsored By: Robert Jackson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Bigger location pay by county

The law adds location pay on top of base pay. Downstate amounts (NYC, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk) rise from $4,000 on 4/1/2025 to $6,650 on 4/1/2030. Mid‑Hudson (Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, plus Ulster starting 4/1/2026) rises from $2,000 on 4/1/2025 to $2,950 on 4/1/2030. Monroe County keeps a $200 annual add‑on for those eligible since 3/31/1985. These amounts count for overtime and retirement. Workers in the Hudson Valley developmental disabilities office who already get special location pay keep it, capped at their current rate if reassigned within the office.

Multi-year PS&T pay raises

The law sets a new PS&T salary schedule for Administrative and Institutional payrolls, with hiring and job rates by grade. Base pay rises by 4.5% in 2026; 4.0% in 2027; 3.5% in 2028; 3.0% in 2029; and 3.0% in 2030 (Admin: 3/26/26, 3/25/27, 4/6/28, 4/5/29, 4/4/30; Inst: 4/2/26, 4/1/27, 3/30/28, 3/29/29, 3/28/30). If your base exactly matches the hiring or job rate on an increase date, you move to the new listed rate instead of the percent raise. Raises are added at the start of the payroll period nearest each effective date, and payment can be deferred as allowed. Increases start only after the state certifies a ratified PS&T contract. If you worked from April 1, 2026 until the first payment, you get a one‑time lump sum for the difference you are owed.

Extra pay for nights and hazards

Night work pay rises to $825 a year on 4/2/2026 for those who work 4+ hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Starting 4/1/2027, eligible full‑time PS&T staff at OMH, OPWDD, OCFS, and DOCCS get a $300 yearly hazardous‑duty payment, prorated if part‑time. The law also allows union‑negotiated lump sums for special assignments and long‑term seasonal roles starting 4/2/2026. These lump sums count for retirement where stated and are available through 3/31/2031 unless extended. You must meet the contract’s time and eligibility rules to be paid.

Funding to implement PS&T pay package

The law provides $332 million from the General Fund for 4/1/2026–3/31/2027 to fund pay and related costs. The Comptroller can make required payments, and the Budget Director can move funds if an account is short. Spending needs a Budget Director approval filed with the Comptroller and key committees. It also funds smaller line‑items (for example, PSTP $281,633; Work‑Life Services $135,785) and lets the state pay grievance and arbitration awards. A statewide labor‑management committee runs 4/2/2026–4/1/2031 to work on productivity and work‑life issues under the union agreement.

State help for dependent care costs

If the PS&T contract provides it, the state pays into your dependent care deduction account when you are enrolled under state law. The contribution comes from this act’s funds. It is not part of base salary and does not count for overtime or retirement.

Bonuses for peace officers and fire staff

If the union contract provides it, PS&T peace officers can get a firearms training and safety bonus starting 4/2/2026. You must meet the program’s qualifications, and the payment counts for overtime. Fire protection specialists at the Office of Fire Prevention and Control can get a lump‑sum uniform allowance when a uniform is required by policy. That allowance counts toward retirement calculations and ends 4/1/2031 unless extended.

Education and hiring pay differentials

If the PS&T contract includes it, a higher education differential is paid under the contract’s terms. When hiring rates rise and incumbents did not get the new hiring salary, the state and union can agree on adjustment payments for those incumbents. Amounts and who qualifies come from the negotiated agreement.

Pilot workers' comp per union terms

If your title is in the pilot workers' compensation program, your payments follow the negotiated pilot rules. Only the employees and titles named in the pilot are covered.

Protects annuity-related salary adjustments

If you are in the Article 8‑C special annuity program, your salary adjustment cannot be reduced by the pay increases in this law. The adjustment is based on your salary without the Article 8‑C reduction.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 190 • No: 0

House vote • 6/5/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 130 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.133

    6/12/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    6/12/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/5/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/5/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    6/5/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    6/5/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.632

    6/5/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11576

    6/5/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    6/5/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/4/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    6/4/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    6/4/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    6/4/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1821

    6/4/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO FINANCE

    6/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    6/4/2026

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