New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5944: Requires annual screenings for depression of students in grades seven through twelve
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5944 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires annual screenings for depression of students in grades seven through twelve. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires annual screenings for depression of students in grades seven through twelve; requires the department of education and the department of health to review data pertaining to the results of such screenings for local and statewide trends concerning teenage depression.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION