New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09428

Introduced
12/19/25  
Refer
12/19/25  

Caption

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Impact

The implications of A09428 extend to both the administrative code and the civil service law, showing a significant commitment to support the families of police officers. By ensuring that health insurance remains available to surviving dependents, the bill seeks to recognize and provide for the unique challenges faced by those affected by police suicides. This legislative action acknowledges the psychological and emotional toll that such incidents take on family members and aims to alleviate some of the immediate financial burdens associated with healthcare during their grieving process.

Summary

Bill A09428 proposes amendments to the administrative code of New York City and the civil service law concerning health insurance coverage for the dependents of active or retired police officers who die by suicide. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if a police officer enrolled in a health insurance plan dies by suicide, their surviving spouse or domestic partner and other dependents will retain coverage for a period of ninety days following the officer's death. This provision is designed to provide financial and health security during an incredibly difficult time for families left behind by such tragedies.

Contention

While A09428 aims to address a critical need, potential points of contention may arise surrounding its funding and implementation. Questions may be raised about the extent to which municipalities can afford to provide extended health insurance coverage without burdening taxpayers. Furthermore, the bill might lead to discussions around the broader mental health issues within law enforcement, prompting debates about prevention strategies and support systems that need to accompany such legislation.

Companion Bills

NY S08443

Same As Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

Previously Filed As

NY A08914

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

NY S08443

Provides that where an active or retired police officer dies by suicide and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving dependents of such police officer shall be entitled to such health insurance coverage for ninety days following such police officer's death.

NY S09366

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

NY A10244

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

NY S08096

Prevents public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and their dependents by such public employer.

NY S00634

Requires certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screening.

NY A01206

Requires certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screening.

NY A09637

Relates to protecting retiree health insurance benefits; provides that the health insurance benefits provided to retired officers, employees, and their dependents by the state and its political subdivisions shall not be diminished or impaired below the actuarial value of the benefits provided as of December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-one.

NY S05048

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY A00979

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.