New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 897: Relates to nursing employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 897 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to nursing employees. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows nursing employees to request a sink designated for washing breast pump equipment in the room designated for nursing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nathalia Fernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| 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
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES
- REFERRED TO LABOR
- REFERRED TO LABOR