New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9745: Imposes a surcharge on monthly phone bills to fund the costs of a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9745 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Imposes a surcharge on monthly phone bills to fund the costs of a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Imposes a surcharge on monthly phone bills to fund the costs associated with the administration, design, installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline in New York state; establishes the 9-8-8 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline trust fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
“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 MENTAL HEALTH