New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8840: Enacts the New York emergency responder act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8840 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the New York emergency responder act. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the New York emergency responder act limiting the liability of certain emergency responders.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- COMMITTED TO RULES
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1164
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS