New York 2025 Session Status: Enacted

A11538 — Extends the expansion of eligibility for World Trade Center death and disability benefits for members of New York's organized militia

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on September 10, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Extends benefits for World Trade Center-related deaths and disabilities to New York's organized militia members.

This bill extends the eligibility for World Trade Center death and disability benefits to members of New York's organized militia for four more years. It ensures continued support for these individuals affected by their service during and after the September 11 attacks.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a member of New York's organized militia, this bill means you can access death and disability benefits for four more years.

Summary

Extends the expansion of eligibility for World Trade Center death and disability benefits for members of New York's organized militia for an additional four years.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SIGNED CHAP.294

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  4. PASSED SENATE

  5. 3RD READING CAL.1818

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10650

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.458

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.458

  12. REPORTED

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  14. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  15. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

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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Frequently asked questions

What does A11538 do?
Extends the expansion of eligibility for World Trade Center death and disability benefits for members of New York's organized militia for an additional four years.
Who sponsors A11538?
A11538 is sponsored by Grace Lee.
What is the current status of A11538?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.
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