S.06640

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.

Vetoed·12/19/25
Introduced Text

New York S06640 would allow beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve if the member dies.

New York S06640 provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve if the member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement. The pension reserve is the actuarial present value of all pension payments expected to be made had the member retired for service. This type of lump sum pension reserve death benefit is sometimes referred to as a Death Gamble.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

146 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 9, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Rules Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee Hearing

History

Dec 19, 2025

Senate

VETOED MEMO.150

Dec 8, 2025

Senate

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

Jun 11, 2025

Assembly

substituted for a6784