New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4306: Requires patient hospital admissions form to allow patient to designate a domestic partner with the same privileges as a next-of-kin respecting authorizing surgery

Passed one chamber Last action June 2, 2026: REFERRED TO HEALTH

Plain-language summary

S 4306 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires patient hospital admissions form to allow patient to designate a domestic partner with the same privileges as a next-of-kin respecting authorizing surgery. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families).