New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1968: Prohibits the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1968 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes. Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the public health and health planning council and the commissioner of health from approving the establishment, incorporation, construction, or increase in capacity of for-profit nursing homes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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 HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH