New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8027: Provides for mental health counseling for correction officers and civilian staff in correctional facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8027 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for mental health counseling for correction officers and civilian staff in correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Paula Kay (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of mental health, to make mental health counseling available to all correction officers and civilian staff in correctional facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Kay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Sam Berger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“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