New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6640 — Relates to death benefits for NYC transit authority members

Last action — Vetoed

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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 March 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on December 19, 2025.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. VETOED MEMO.150

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  5. HOME RULE REQUEST

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.624

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A6784

  8. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  10. PASSED SENATE

  11. HOME RULE REQUEST

  12. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1698

  13. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  14. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  15. REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

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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 S6640 do?
Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.
Who sponsors S6640?
S6640 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S6640?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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