New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 988: Requires the office of mental health to convene forums and listening sessions in areas with high rates of death by suicide, suicide attempts, or other risk factors associated with suicide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 988 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the office of mental health to convene forums and listening sessions in areas with high rates of death by suicide, suicide attempts, or other risk factors associated with suicide. Primary sponsor: Maritza Davila (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the office of mental health to convene statewide forums and listening sessions in areas with high rates of death by suicide, suicide attempts, or other risk factors associated with suicide, and high risk minority groups or special populations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritza Davila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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 WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH