New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8602: Establishes the "Supporting Families Together act"; removes certain penalties for mandated reporters; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8602 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on December 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "Supporting Families Together act"; removes certain penalties for mandated reporters; repealer. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8602A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the "Supporting Families Together act"; repeals certain provisions of law relating to civil and criminal penalties for mandated reporters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8602A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO RULES