Bill
A 6063
Overview: A 6063, Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought, SUBSTITUTED BY S4423, Introduced:
Overview: A 6063, Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought, SUBSTITUTED BY S4423, Introduced: November 17, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand the types of damages that can be awarded in wrongful death actions in New York. The goal is to provide more comprehensive compensation for the survivors of individuals who have been killed due to the negligence or wrongful acts of others.
Key Provisions:
- Allows for the recovery of damages for the grief and anguish experienced by the decedent's survivors
- Permits the recovery of damages for the loss of the decedent's guidance, counsel, and support
- Authorizes the recovery of damages for the loss of the decedent's services, including household and childcare services
- Enables the recovery of damages for the loss of the decedent's future earnings and benefits
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact the survivors of individuals who have been killed due to the negligence or wrongful acts of others. By expanding the types of damages that can be recovered, it could provide more comprehensive compensation for their losses.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill has been substituted by S4423, which is currently under consideration. If passed, the new provisions would apply to all wrongful death actions filed after the effective date of the legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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