NY A 8719
in committeeEstablishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 8719 pass?
Not yet. NY A 8719 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
What is NY A 8719 about?
Establishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent to be provided with blue envelopes to keep their identification, vehicle registration, and other related documents to improve their safety during law enforcement interactions; requires the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations requiring training and instruction for all police officers with respect to the blue envelope program.
Who sponsors NY A 8719?
Angelo Santabarbara is the primary sponsor of NY A 8719, joined by 11 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent to be provided with blue envelopes to keep their identification, vehicle registration, and other related documents to improve their safety during law enforcement interactions; requires the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations requiring training and instruction for all police officers with respect to the blue envelope program.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Angelo Santabarbaraprimary
- John T. McDonald IIIcosponsor
- Sam Bergercosponsor
- Kalman Yegercosponsor
- David Weprincosponsor
- Charles Fallcosponsor
- Demond Meekscosponsor
- Karen McMahoncosponsor
- Scott H. Bendettcosponsor
- Patrick Burkecosponsor
- Rebecca Kassaycosponsor
- Judy Griffincosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
referral-committee
2025-06-02
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A8719Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 8059
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