New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6288: Allows beneficiaries of certain deceased members to elect to receive death benefits in a lump sum
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6288 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows beneficiaries of certain deceased members to elect to receive death benefits in a lump sum. Primary sponsor: Billy Jones. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a beneficiary of a member whose death occurs on or after July 1, 2025 and who would have been entitled to a service credit at the time of such member's death to elect to receive a lump sum payment equal to the pension reserve that would have been established had the member retired on the date of such member's death.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Jones | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stacey Pheffer Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES