New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 895: Requires insurance to cover a car seat to be provided upon discharge of a newborn from a hospital
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 895 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires insurance to cover a car seat to be provided upon discharge of a newborn from a hospital. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurance to cover car seats for newborns.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“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 INSURANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 895A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE