New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8724: Requires security at all publicly accessible entrances of general hospitals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8724 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires security at all publicly accessible entrances of general hospitals. Primary sponsor: Alexis Weik (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires security at all publicly accessible entrances of general hospitals; requires every general hospital to have either one off-duty law enforcement officer or trained security personnel be present at all times at each publicly accessible entrance or have installed locking doors at each publicly accessible entrance; requires every general hospital to provide wearable employee panic buttons or alert devices capable of immediately notifying on-site security personnel or law enforcement in the event of a dangerous situation or emergency.
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 HEALTH