New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1959: Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1959 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions. Primary sponsor: Jim Tedisco (Republican/Conservative). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 5 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tedisco | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Dan Stec | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 45 |
“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 CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION