New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5898: 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

In committee Last action June 11, 2025: SUBSTITUTED BY S5083

Plain-language summary

A 5898 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Yudelka Tapia (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY S5083.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Yudelka Tapia (Democratic). 19 co-sponsors.