New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9549: Relates to involuntary emergency admission of persons alleged to be mentally ill
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9549 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to involuntary emergency admission of persons alleged to be mentally ill. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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.
Enacts "Jesse's law" to provide that a person subject to involuntary emergency admission for immediate observation, care, and treatment of mental illness shall have the right to select the hospital they are admitted to.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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