A 8351

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled persons to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-8351
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee People With Disabilities
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Healthcare
Summary

Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled individuals to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication, such as spelling boards, typing-based communication, sign language, and speech-generating devices.

Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-05-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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