New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 6987
Relates to workplace safety equipment for social services employees
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (3)
- Siela Bynoe (Democratic)
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- James Skoufis (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires every city or county social services district to provide a wearable or mobile phone-based panic button to each employee whose job responsibilities necessitate direct interaction with clients in a client's home.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
SUBSTITUTED BY A7833A - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1795 - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 6987A - Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES