New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5538: Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program and eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5538 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program and eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jaime Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“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 MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH