New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 280: Relates to penalties for promotion of a suicide attempt
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 280 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to penalties for promotion of a suicide attempt. Primary sponsor: Didi Barrett (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide or manslaughter if such person is convicted of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent or physically disabled person and the conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's suicide.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 106 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES