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NY A 8603

in committee

Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act"; repealer

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 8603 pass?

Not yet. NY A 8603 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY A 8603 about?

Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act" relating to the custody of individuals following a verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect.

Who sponsors NY A 8603?

Jo Anne Simon is the primary sponsor of NY A 8603, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Description

Enacts the "forensic rehabilitation act" relating to the custody of individuals following a verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Jo Anne Simonprimary
  • Yudelka Tapiacosponsor
  • Anna Kellescosponsor
  • Maritza Davilacosponsor
  • Karines Reyescosponsor
  • Emily Gallaghercosponsor
  • Dana Levenbergcosponsor
  • Sarahana Shresthacosponsor
  • Phara Souffrant Forrestcosponsor
  • Manny De Los Santoscosponsor
  • Rebecca Seawrightcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-05-22

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A8603?summary=&detail=

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