A6834A
An act to amend Chapter 154 of the Laws of 1921 — 2024-06-06 · Calendar #1838
The Senate passed Assembly Bill 6834A on a 60-0 vote, legislation that extends equal pension protections to judges' families. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Jean-Pierre and amending Chapter 154 of the Laws of 1921, corrects what Sen. Sepúlveda called an injustice in the judicial pension system. Under current law, families of judges who die in office receive only a one-time payout, considerably less than the full pension benefits provided to families of deceased police officers and teachers. The bill, supported by bar associations and judges' associations, ensures judges receive equal treatment. The measure takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 60
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. Sepúlveda explained his affirmative vote, describing the bill as correcting an injustice in judicial pension benefits. He noted that while police officers and teachers receive full pension benefits to their families if they die in office, judges previously received only a one-time payout significantly less than pension benefits. The bill, supported by bar associations and judges' associations, would extend equal pension treatment to judges' families.