New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 6078
Relates to permitting certain claims for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 in memory of Joseph Fletcher
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kevin S. Parker (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (5)
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
- Pamela Helming (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative)
- Robert Rolison (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 Senate | Labor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 27, 2025 Senate | Labor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LABOR - May 27, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Mar 5, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO LABOR