New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1956: Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1956 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Emérita Torres | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CORRECTION