New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8903: Relates to former patients interred at present and former state mental health hospital cemeteries
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8903 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to former patients interred at present and former state mental health hospital cemeteries. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8903A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for the availability of certain records of former patients interred at state mental health hospital cemeteries.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 8903A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH
- REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH