New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1959: Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

Plain-language summary

S 1959 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions. Primary sponsor: Jim Tedisco (Republican/Conservative). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Tedisco (Republican/Conservative). 6 co-sponsors.