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S 7910

Relates to World Trade Center related accidental death benefit for Luis Palermo

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mario Mattera

Authorizes a World Trade Center Center-related accidental death benefit for Luis Palermo under the state Civil Service/Pensions system.

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
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Bill Summary · S 7910

Summary: Senate Bill S 7910 — World Trade Center related accidental death benefit for Luis Palermo

Overview

  • Bill number: S 7910
  • Title: Relates to World Trade Center related accidental death benefit for Luis Palermo
  • Status: REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Sponsor: Mario Mattera (primary)
  • Related bills: S 9868 (prior-session); A 8059 (companion, Assembly)

Purpose and intent

Based on the title and official status, S 7910 appears to address a World Trade Center–related accidental death benefit, specifically associated with an individual named Luis Palermo. The exact policy changes the bill would make (e.g., creation, expansion, or designation of an accidental death benefit) are not provided in the available information. The bill’s placement in the Civil Service and Pensions committee suggests a focus on how state employee or pension-related benefits could be authorized or adjusted in connection with WTC-related deaths.

Key provisions (what we know vs. unknown)

  • Known elements:
    • The bill is a civil service/pensions matter referencing World Trade Center-related accidental death benefits.
    • It designates Luis Palermo in the title, indicating a named beneficiary or a targeted eligibility scenario.
  • Unknown elements (not provided in the summary):
    • Whether the bill creates a new benefit, expands an existing one, or designates a specific survivor/estate.
    • The eligibility criteria, benefit amount, duration, or formula for determining the benefit.
    • Funding source (e.g., pension fund, state budget) and any associated fiscal impact.
    • Administrative details (how benefits would be administered, who would certify eligibility, timelines for payments).

Affected parties

  • Likely affected: survivors or beneficiaries of World Trade Center–related deaths, particularly in relation to state employee or pension-related benefits.
  • Administrators: the Civil Service and Pensions department would administer or implement the benefit if enacted.
  • Fiscal impact: potential costs to the state budget or pension systems, depending on the final provisions (not specified in the summary).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee on May 13, 2025.
  • The record shows the same referral listed twice, with no further actions or amendments detailed in the provided information.
  • No fiscal note or anticipated implementation date is provided here.

Related legislation

  • S 9868 (prior-session) – potential prior version or companion in the Senate.
  • A 8059 (companion) – Assembly/potentially related bill; listed twice under related bills.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full text of S 7910 when it becomes available to confirm the exact scope, eligibility, and benefit details.
  • Check for fiscal impact statements and any amendments filed during committee consideration.
  • Monitor actions in the Civil Service and Pensions committee for hearings, votes, and potential companion Assembly actions (A 8059) or related Senate actions (S 9868).

Note: This summary reflects only the information provided in the bill listing. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and fiscal impact statement should be consulted once they are published.

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

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