New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 911: Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 911 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). 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.
Clarifies the definition of persons with a disability for purposes of the definition of special populations to include people with a mental health diagnosis, people on the office of mental health caseload, people with an intellectual, developmental or cognitive diagnosis, people with physical disability or mobility impairment, and people with a sensorial disability diagnosis.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 911A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CORRECTION