New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8640: Relates to employment by the state of persons with autism spectrum disorder
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8640 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to employment by the state of persons with autism spectrum disorder. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO DISABILITIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the civil service commission may determine that one in every thirty-six positions with duties which can be performed by persons with autism spectrum disorder.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
“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 DISABILITIES
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS