New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6896: Enacts the PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 6896 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act to require PTSD screening, provide trauma-informed education, and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs to ensure incarcerated individuals receive proper support for mental health challenges.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- PRINT NUMBER 6896A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION