S 9076 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits

This bill increases special accidental death benefits for members of state and local retirement systems who die unexpectedly. Starting July 1, 2024, the payout to surviving spouses, children, or parents will include an additional percentage of the deceased member's salary based on the year they died. The adjustment uses a specific schedule that applies higher percentages to deaths occurring in earlier years and zero percent for deaths in 2024 and later. This change directly affects the financial support provided to the families of retired public employees who pass away due to accidents.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Apr 16, 2024 Signed Jun 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2024 · Assembly Jun 4, 2024

How they voted

60–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 62
Jun 3, 2024
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.162
Jun 4, 2024
Assembly · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
Jun 3, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
Jun 3, 2024
Senate · Passed
PASSED SENATE
May 28, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
May 22, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Apr 16, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
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