New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7817 — Authorizes the widow of William James Middlebrooks to file a retirement option election on behalf of her deceased husband

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Allows Janice Middlebrooks to file a retirement option for her deceased husband.

This bill permits the widow of William James Middlebrooks to make a retirement option election on his behalf. This is significant as it provides a way for her to secure retirement benefits that were available to her late husband.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families like the Middlebrooks can have greater access to financial options after the loss of a loved one.

Summary

Authorizes Janice Middlebrooks, the widow of William James Middlebrooks, to file a retirement option election on behalf of her deceased husband.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1629

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  7. PRINT NUMBER 7817A

  8. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

  9. REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

  10. RETURNED TO SENATE

  11. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  12. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

  13. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  14. PASSED SENATE

  15. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1907

  16. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  17. REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7817 do?
Authorizes Janice Middlebrooks, the widow of William James Middlebrooks, to file a retirement option election on behalf of her deceased husband.
Who sponsors S7817?
S7817 is sponsored by April Baskin.
What is the current status of S7817?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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