New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9261: Designates certain utility workers first responders during a declared state disaster emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9261 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates certain utility workers first responders during a declared state disaster emergency. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Designates certain employees of public utilities, municipal utilities, electric corporations, gas corporations, water corporations, steam corporations, telecommunications corporations, and cable television companies as first responders during a declared state disaster emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Siela Bynoe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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 VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS