New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8082: Relates to authorizing the release of certain records of deceased residents of mental health facilities to family members upon written request
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8082 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to authorizing the release of certain records of deceased residents of mental health facilities to family members upon written request. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations for the release of patient records by the office of mental health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
“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 MENTAL HEALTH
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1543
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1716
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