New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3926: Relates to enacting the medical civil rights act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3926 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to enacting the medical civil rights act. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 3926A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the medical civil rights act; provides that persons in the custody or control of a law enforcement officer, police officer, peace officer, correctional officer, or other law enforcement representative or entity who are experiencing an emergency medical condition or is medically unstable have the right to be provided with emergency medical services and that such officers, representatives, and entities have a duty to provide such services; provides an exception to such duty to provide emergency medical services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 3926A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES