New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8085: Relates to the timeframe for guardianship hearings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8085 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the timeframe for guardianship hearings. Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Increases the timeframe for guardianship hearings to thirty-five days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Persaud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 8085A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH