New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5020: Establishes a co-navigation services program for persons who are deaf-blind
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5020 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a co-navigation services program for persons who are deaf-blind. Primary sponsor: Stefani Zinerman (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a co-navigation services program for persons who are deaf-blind to provide services to a person who is deaf-blind that assist the person to physically access the person's environment and to make informed decisions, including providing visual and environmental information or sighted guide services and assisting with communication accessibility by communicating in the preferred language and communication mode of the person who is deaf-blind.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefani Zinerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| George Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Sarah Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 136 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Zohran Mamdani | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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 SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES