New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7978: Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7978 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A7603B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state; requires data collection regarding children under the jurisdiction of the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
“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 A7603B
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1797
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 7978A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES