Bill

S 7113

Relates to death benefits for members of the uniformed force of the fire department of the city of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

Expands death benefits for FDNY uniformed members and eligible survivors, clarifying eligibility, benefit amounts, and admin processes; advances to the Senate Finance Committee.

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

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Bill Summary · S 7113

Summary of Senate Bill S 7113

Quick overview

Bill number: S 7113
Title: Relates to death benefits for members of the uniformed force of the fire department of the city of New York
Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (progressing from committee to the Senate Finance Committee)
Introduced: April 1, 2025
Classification: bill

Related legislation

Companion Assembly bill: A 7899 (note: companion designation appears twice in the record)

Legislative actions to date

2025-04-01: Referred to Civil Service and Pensions
2025-05-13: Reported and committed to Finance (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and intent (based on title and bill status)

The bill centers on death benefits for members of the uniformed force of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY).
While the specific text is not provided here, the bill’s progression to the Finance committee suggests it would propose changes to, or enhancements of, the death benefits available to FDNY uniformed personnel and/or their survivors.

What the bill would affect

Who would be affected:
- Members of the FDNY’s uniformed force (likely including active-duty firefighters and possibly other uniformed fire department personnel)
- Eligible survivors or beneficiaries (e.g., spouses, dependents) who receive death benefits
Where impacts would occur:
- NYC FDNY payroll/benefit structures
- NYC Fire Pension or related city/municipal benefit programs, if integrated with existing death benefit provisions
Potential scope:
- Changes could involve eligibility criteria, benefit amounts, payment timing, or administration of death benefits; the precise provisions require the bill text.

Potential fiscal and administrative impact

Any enhancement or change to death benefits typically has a fiscal impact on the city budget and/or pension funds. This may involve:
- Increased benefits for line-of-duty or certain categories of death
- Administrative updates to processes for filing, approving, and delivering benefits
- Possible interaction with existing NY state or city pension or workers’ compensation frameworks
The bill’s movement to Finance indicates consideration of these fiscal implications.

How the bill proceeds and next steps

After being reported and committed to Finance, the bill would typically move to the Senate Finance Committee for hearings, potential amendments, and a floor vote.
A companion Assembly bill (A 7899) exists; floor consideration would depend on passage in both chambers and agreement on any differences (leading to a conference committee if needed).

Notes

The current summary is based on the bill’s title, status, and the legislative actions listed. The exact provisions, definitions, and dollar amounts (if any) require reading the full text of S 7113.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.