New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1558: Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Plain-language summary

S 1558 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient. Primary sponsor: Tony Palumbo (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tony Palumbo (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.