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NY S08131
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 15 of the workers' compensation law to expand what payments are made to beneficiaries when a claimant dies from causes unrelated to their workplace injury
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Specifies that the unaccrued portion of a non-schedule award must be paid to designated beneficiaries if the claimant was entitled to benefits at the time of death
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Non-schedule awards cover injuries to body parts not on the statutory schedule, such as the back, head, or internal organs, which typically provide ongoing payments
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Includes the unaccrued portion of a non-schedule award in the amounts to be payable to and for the benefit of certain persons where a claimant was entitled to death benefits at the time of death.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR
1/7/2026