New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9315: Relates to pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9315 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A10163.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A10163
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.861
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS