New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 8351: Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled persons to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Plain-language summary

A 8351 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled persons to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication. Primary sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic).