New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8265: Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
S 8265 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants. Primary sponsor: Sam Sutton (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 5, 2025): VETOED MEMO.99.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurance coverage to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants during the initial implantation and for replacements and upgrades.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- VETOED MEMO.99
- DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.617
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A6314A
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.2018
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- PRINT NUMBER 8265A
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