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NY A06770
NY A06770Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought.
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/03/2022
05/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the estates, powers and trusts law, in relation to the payment and distribution of damages in wrongful death actions
AI Summary
This bill amends the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law in New York to expand the types of damages that can be awarded in wrongful death actions. The key provisions include:
1. Extending the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit from 2 years to 3 years and 6 months, or 4 years for deaths related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
2. Allowing for the recovery of damages beyond just pecuniary losses, such as grief, loss of consortium, and loss of nurturing and guidance.
3. Clarifying that damages are to be distributed among the decedent's "close family members" rather than just "distributees" (legal heirs), with the court determining who qualifies based on the specific circumstances.
4. Providing a process for the court to approve settlements, pay expenses, and distribute damages to the appropriate beneficiaries, including requirements for handling cases involving minors or other persons under a disability.
The overall effect of the bill is to broaden the scope of damages available and the potential beneficiaries in wrongful death actions in New York.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (76)
Khaleel Anderson (D)*,
Brian Barnwell (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)*,
Ed Braunstein (D)*,
Marjorie Byrnes (R)*,
Sarah Clark (D)*,
Steven Cymbrowitz (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Angelo Morinello (R)*,
Mike Norris (R)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Jonathan Rivera (D)*,
José Rivera (D)*,
Colin Schmitt (R)*,
Yudelka Tapia (D)*,
Helene Weinstein (D)*,
Jaime Williams (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Erik Dilan (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Latoya Joyner (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Monica Wallace (D),
David Weprin (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
substituted by s74a (on 06/02/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6770 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06770&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06770 |
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