New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 15: Requires nursing homes to designate dedicated storage spaces for the storage of the bodies of deceased persons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 15 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires nursing homes to designate dedicated storage spaces for the storage of the bodies of deceased persons. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A1365A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires nursing homes to designate dedicated storage spaces for the storage of the bodies of deceased persons; requires nursing homes to develop and submit plans to the department of health for the designation of such dedicated storage spaces; establishes requirements for such storage spaces.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A1365A
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1517
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 15A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH