New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8968
Relates to establishing a veteran suicide mortality review board
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
- Patricia Fahy (Democratic)
- Patrick M. Gallivan (Republican/Conservative)
- Robert Rolison (Republican)
- William Weber (Republican/Conservative)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 28, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 1, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jun 1, 2026 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Jun 1, 2026 · House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.309 - Jun 1, 2026 · House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9645A - May 28, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS - May 28, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - May 28, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Apr 20, 2026 · Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8968A - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.225 - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS