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NY A08914

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Ra

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Surviving spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of active or retired New York City police officers who die by suicide would be entitled to continue health insurance coverage for 90 days following the officer's death

  • Applies to officers who were enrolled in a health insurance plan at the time of death, including coverage predicated on Medicare enrollment

  • Amends the New York City Administrative Code (section 12-126) and the Civil Service Law (sections 165 and 161-a) to establish these protections

  • Provides that these health insurance continuation provisions take precedence over any conflicting regulations promulgated by the Civil Service Commission president

Legislative Description

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

10/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees7/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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