New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1641: Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1641 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings; allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalia Fernández | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
“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 CODES
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO CODES
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.612
- REFERRED TO CODES