S 8968

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 1, 2026.

Relates to establishing a veteran suicide mortality review board.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8968
Session 2025-2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Ways And Means
Senate passed_lower 2026-06-01
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-01 Status passed_lower
2026-06-01 Latest Action Passed Assembly
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