Senate bill · S10677 (2025-26)
Directs the office of the state comptroller to conduct a study on establishing a universal pension system
New York State Senate
Same as A9267, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Sponsor: Robert Jackson (State Senator, District 31, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Directs the office of the state comptroller to conduct a study on establishing a universal pension system in the state of New York; requires the office of the state comptroller to submit a report of such study.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section 1 authorizes and directs the office of the state comptroller to conduct a study regarding establishing a universal pension system in New York. Section 2 establishes that a year after the legislation goes into effect, the comptroller will submit a report of the study to the Gover- nor, the Temporary President of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Assembly, the Chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Commit- tee, the Ranking Member of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, the Chair of the Assembly Government Operations Committee, and the ranking member of the Assembly Government Operations Committee. Section 3. This act shall take effect on the 90th day after it becomes law
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Robert Jackson says this is needed
A universal pension is a guaranteed schedule of payments provided solely according to age, citizenship, and residence. Its purpose is to provide a guaranteed standard of living to residents who are entering retire- ment, impacted by disability, or suffering from the death of a parent or spouse. A fully comprehensive universal pension system would include the administration of these payments, regulations to guarantee fair prac- tices for occupational and private pension plans, and supplementary measures to limit cost-of-living increases and support access to hous- ing, healthcare, and community resources. This legislation directs the New York State Comptroller to conduct a study on establishing and implementing a universal pension system in New York. The study will include but is not limited to how many New Yorkers would be eligible for a universal pension, the considerations that need to be made into including nontraditional workers (part-time, gig econo- my, seasonal), a review of universal pension systems in other countries (New Zealand, Denmark, and Norway), and other important considerations that need to be made. A universal pension would provide direct financial benefits for those living, working, and retiring in New York. Among the most commonly cited concerns for New Yorkers are the rising cost of living and how those costs are driving residents out of the state. A comprehensive universal pension system would address the currently rising rates of poverty among older residents while also incentivizing younger populations to move to and remain in New York. This is an investment that could lead to a significant increase in the quality of life for New Yorkers, generating a more stable New York State economy and paying dividends well into the future. The concept behind this legislation came from Jacob Brode of Schenectady, New York.
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Full history
- Aug 12, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Nov 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Read the record
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