New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3847: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to create a family reunion program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 3847 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to create a family reunion program. Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). It lists 5 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 the department of corrections and community supervision to create a family reunion program to provide eligible incarcerated individuals and their families the opportunity to meet for an extended period of time in a residential setting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Weprin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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