New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 728: Relates to persons authorized to visit inmate-patient facilities of the department of mental hygiene
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 728 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to persons authorized to visit inmate-patient facilities of the department of mental hygiene. Primary sponsor: Patrick Gallivan (Republican/Conservative). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the governor and lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, and members of the legislature, provided that such request does not impact upon the department's ability to manage its facilities as determined by the director of the facility, to visit any facility designated by the commissioner of mental health for care and treatment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Gallivan | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH