New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8562: Establishes the "Mariah N. Lacey-Reid Law" which aids designated hotline centers in developing protocols for terminating calls to the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline

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

Plain-language summary

S 8562 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on November 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "Mariah N. Lacey-Reid Law" which aids designated hotline centers in developing protocols for terminating calls to the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative).