NYS IT-201 1099-r

Hi, I have a death benefit Pension that I received after my step-mother passed in 12/2020 (it was originally my father's pension plan).   A question is asked On the Pensions/Annuities/IRA Worksheet: Received Pension as a Beneficiary must be entered.  Options are: Beneficiary Pension Yes or Beneficiary Pension No.

Box 7 has a 4 (Death).

Distribution is fully taxable.

Distribution is received in late Dec each year (started in 12/2023) and must be fully distributed in 10yrs.

Is the question new for 2024 taxer year?

Why does NYS need to know?

How does this affect my taxes?