New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6224: Requires the development of a training program to educate first responders on effective communication with deaf and hard of hearing individuals in emergency situations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6224 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the development of a training program to educate first responders on effective communication with deaf and hard of hearing individuals in emergency situations. Primary sponsor: Chris Ryan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO DISABILITIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing to develop and implement a training program to educate first responders on effective communication with deaf and hard of hearing individuals in emergency situations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
“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 DISABILITIES
- REFERRED TO DISABILITIES