New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1579: Relates to prohibiting certain suicide prevention and mental health services hotlines from being automated
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1579 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting certain suicide prevention and mental health services hotlines from being automated. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to promulgate rules and regulations prohibiting any suicide prevention or mental health services hotline operated or sponsored by the state from being automated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH