New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 863: Increases access to substance abuse programming for incarcerated individuals whose first language is not English
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 863 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases access to substance abuse programming for incarcerated individuals whose first language is not English. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases access to substance abuse programming for incarcerated individuals whose first language is not English.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION