New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Senate

S9276 — Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive

Last action — Passed Assembly

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Allows certain judges to receive a specific death benefit instead of a standard one.

This bill permits eligible retirement system members, specifically state-paid judges and certain housing judges, to opt for a different death benefit. This option applies in lieu of the ordinary death benefit typically available to them.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means judges and justices have alternative death benefit options, potentially providing more financial support to their families.

Summary

Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive provided such member is a state-paid judge or justice of the unified court system or a housing judge of the civil court of the city of New York.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO SENATE

  2. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.361

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR A10355

  5. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  6. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  7. PASSED SENATE

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1399

  9. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  10. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  11. REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9276 do?
Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive provided such member is a state-paid judge or justice of the unified court system or a housing judge of the civil court of the city of New York.
Who sponsors S9276?
S9276 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S9276?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track S9276?
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