New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6223: Relates to permitting an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 6223 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to permitting an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A3404A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires hospitals to permit an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital until appropriate hospital staff is assigned to interpret.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“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 A3404A
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1091
- PRINT NUMBER 6223A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH