New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8551: Creates the blue light emergency phones grant program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8551 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the blue light emergency phones grant program. Primary sponsor: Alexis Weik (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the blue light emergency phones grant program for the purpose of public safety; directs a study be conducted to report upon the impact of such program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Weik | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“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 RULES