New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 988: Requires the office of mental health to convene forums and listening sessions in areas with high rates of death by suicide, suicide attempts, or other risk factors associated with suicide

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Plain-language summary

A 988 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the office of mental health to convene forums and listening sessions in areas with high rates of death by suicide, suicide attempts, or other risk factors associated with suicide. Primary sponsor: Maritza Davila (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Maritza Davila (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.