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NY S06258

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) members to designate their spouse as a beneficiary at any time before or after retirement, removing the current 30-day deadline

  • Applies to both service retirees and those receiving deferred retirement allowances

  • Extends the same flexibility to disability retirees, permitting spouse beneficiary designation at any time rather than within 30 days of retirement or approval

  • Amends Section 539 of the Education Law, specifically subdivision 6 regarding option selection filing requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows for NYSTRS retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time either prior to or after retirement.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Service and Pensions1/7/2026
Governmental Employees6/6/2025
Civil Service and Pensions3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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