New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4990: Establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining certain disability benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4990 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining certain disability benefits. Primary sponsor: Stacey Pheffer Amato (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the disability benefits maximization and assistance program to assist eligible state retirees in obtaining certain disability benefits; provides for the investing of any net savings realized by the program back into the New York state health insurance program for the purpose of eliminating or limiting the impact of any premium rate or other cost increases that would be the responsibility of an employee or retiree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Pheffer Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES