New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10636 — Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows and orphaned children of members

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Increases accidental death benefits for widows, widowers, and children of deceased retirement system members.

This bill aims to raise the special accidental death benefits that are provided to the families of members who have died. It specifically focuses on benefits for widows, widowers, and orphaned children.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means potentially higher financial support for the families of deceased state and local retirement system members.

Summary

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to a widow or widower or the children of a deceased member of the state and local retirement system.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A11555

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1783

  3. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10636 do?
Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to a widow or widower or the children of a deceased member of the state and local retirement system.
Who sponsors S10636?
S10636 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S10636?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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