Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 2, 2026Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)
Senate bill · S9212 (2025-26)
Provides for certain death benefits to deputy sheriffs employed by Orange county
PassedLatest action Jun 4, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A10398, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Provides for certain death benefits to deputy sheriffs employed by Orange county.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Retirement and Social Security Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of this bill is to provide certain death benefits for deputy sheriffs employed by Orange County.
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Where it stands
Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate
Also referred to Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Christopher Eachus, Jonathan Jacobson and 1 more on Agora
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The sponsor's argument
Why James Skoufis says this is needed
This bill extends death gamble benefits to deputy sheriffs in Orange County. Initially established for New York law enforcement officers, firefighters, and teachers under Chapter 554 of the Laws of 2000, the death gamble benefit incentivizes public employees to continue working beyond the standard retirement age. Under this provision, if an employee passes away before retiring, their family is entitled to receive the full value of the employee's pension benefit. By extending this benefit to Orange County deputy sheriffs, the legislation provides valuable financial security for officers' families while enabling the County to retain experienced personnel who might otherwise choose to retire.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 2, 2026Result: passed
(61) (0) (0) (2)
Full history
- Jun 4, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.507
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.507
NY Assembly
- Jun 4, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jun 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 4, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A10398
NY Assembly
- Jun 2, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
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- Jun 2, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1552
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1552
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Mar 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- Feb 13, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate