New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5944: Requires annual screenings for depression of students in grades seven through twelve

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

Plain-language summary

S 5944 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires annual screenings for depression of students in grades seven through twelve. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.