Assembly bill · A3926 (2025-26)
Relates to enacting the medical civil rights act
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Assembly Member, District 57, Democratic)
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Summary
Enacts the medical civil rights act; provides that persons in the custody or control of a law enforcement officer, police officer, peace officer, correctional officer, or other law enforcement representative or entity who are experiencing an emergency medical condition or is medically unstable have the right to be provided with emergency medical services and that such officers, representatives, and entities have a duty to provide such services; provides an exception to such duty to provide emergency medical services.
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Amends the Civil Rights Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Apr 14, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 30, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Read the record
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