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NY S08131

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Ramos

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Labor5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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