New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8163: Relates to bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8163 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| 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
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES