New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 996: Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish the safer communities grant program; and makes an appropriation therefor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 996 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish the safer communities grant program; and makes an appropriation therefor. Primary sponsor: Rob Rolison (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish the safer communities grant program making grants available to investigative or prosecutorial entities involved with cases of homicides, rapes, sexual assaults, kidnappings, and non-fatal shootings; requires a report to the legislature; makes an appropriation therefor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Rolison | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
“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 FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE