S3815B

The New York State Senate passed legislation extending survivors' benefits for children of municipal workers killed in the line of duty, addressing a gap in current law highlighted by the 2017 assassination of NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia. Senate Print 3815B, sponsored by Sen. Rivera, extends survivors' accidental death benefits (SADB) eligibility to children of deceased municipal workers who died in the line of duty when there is no surviving spouse. The bill was prompted by Familia's case, in which her adult daughter Genesis aged out of benefits despite becoming the sole caregiver for her younger siblings. Rivera noted the bill had been in development for years and received a home-rule message on the final day of session. The measure passed unanimously, 59-0, and had previously passed the Assembly. Rivera said the legislation represents the state's tribute to Officer Familia's memory and ensures her children receive the benefits they are due.