Support the Grieving Families Act

Bringing Compassion and Fairness to New York’s Wrongful Death Law

💔 The Problem

New York’s wrongful death law is 177 years old — one of the most outdated in the nation.

Today, if someone dies because of negligence or wrongdoing, their loved ones can only recover economic losses like:

• Lost wages
• Funeral and medical costs

That means no compensation for grief, heartbreak, or loss of companionship — and no justice for families of children, seniors, stay-at-home parents, or others without income.

⚖️ The Grieving Families Act: What It Does

The Grieving Families Act (GFA) modernizes this unjust law to finally recognize the real human cost of wrongful death.

It would:

✅ Acknowledge Emotional Harm
Allow families to recover for grief, anguish, loss of love, guidance, companionship, and support.

✅ Expand Who Can Recover

Include close family members — not just spouses or children, but also:

• Domestic partners
• Step-parents & foster parents
• Grandparents, siblings, and others who acted as parents or caregivers

✅ Extend Time to File Claims
Lengthen the statute of limitations so families have time to mourn and pursue justice.

✅ Reflect Modern Families & Values
Recognize that love and loss aren’t defined by income or traditional family structures.

🌟 Why It Matters

• Dignity: Every life has value — not just those tied to earnings.
• Accountability: Wrongdoers should face full responsibility for the harm they cause.
• Equity: Families of children, seniors, and caregivers deserve the same justice as anyone else.
• Compassion: The law should see the people behind the statistics.

🗣️ Voices for Change

• Lawmakers across party lines have championed this reform.
• Advocacy groups and civil rights organizations call it a long-overdue act of compassion.
• Over 40 other states already allow recovery for emotional loss — New York lags behind.

🚀 Take Action

The latest (fourth) version of the Grieving Families Act passed with overwhelming support in the New York State Assembly and Senate and was presented to Governor Huchel for her signature on June 10, 2025.  Since then Governor Huchel has not taken any action on the Bill. You can help bring fairness to New York families.

➡️ Contact your legislators
Urge them to support and pass the Grieving Families Act.

➡️ Share the message
Spread awareness on social media, in your community, or at local events.

➡️ Stand with families
Let’s make New York a state that values every life and every loss.

🕊️ Justice. Compassion. Accountability.

Support the Grieving Families Act today.