New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8603: Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act"; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8603 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act"; repealer. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act" relating to the custody of individuals following a verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES