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NY S 9261

in committee

Designates certain utility workers first responders during a declared state disaster emergency

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9261 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9261 is in committee as of 2026-02-19 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-19): REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

What is NY S 9261 about?

Designates certain employees of public utilities, municipal utilities, electric corporations, gas corporations, water corporations, steam corporations, telecommunications corporations, and cable television companies as first responders during a declared state disaster emergency.

Who sponsors NY S 9261?

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the primary sponsor of NY S 9261, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Description

Designates certain employees of public utilities, municipal utilities, electric corporations, gas corporations, water corporations, steam corporations, telecommunications corporations, and cable television companies as first responders during a declared state disaster emergency.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-02-19 — REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spantonprimary
  • Siela Bynoecosponsor
  • Monica Martinezcosponsor
  • Jessica Ramoscosponsor
  • Christopher Ryancosponsor
  • Lea Webbcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-19

    REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

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Attribution

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