Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed
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Senate bill · S8968 (2025-26)
Relates to establishing a veteran suicide mortality review board
PassedLatest action Jun 1, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A9645, the matching bill in the Assembly.
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.
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Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.
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Where it stands
Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
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Committee
Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · New York State Senate
Also referred to Veterans' Affairs · New York State Assembly, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Alicia Hyndman, Andrew Hevesi and 31 more on Agora
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- Alicia Hyndman
- Andrew Hevesi
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Chris Burdick
- David Weprin
- Edward Ra
- Jeff Gallahan
- Jeffrey Dinowitz
- Jo Anne Simon
- Joe DeStefano
- John Lemondes
- John T. McDonald III
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- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- Josh Jensen
- Judy Griffin
- Keith Brown
- Kwani O'Pharrow
- Lester Chang
- Linda Rosenthal
- Marianne Buttenschon
- Matthew Slater
- Michael Novakhov
- Patricia Fahy
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Paula Kay
- Rebecca Kassay
- Rebecca Seawright
- Robert Rolison
- Steven Otis
- Tommy Schiavoni
- William Conrad
- William Weber
Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsFeb 3, 2026Result: passed
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Full history
- Jun 1, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.309
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.309
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9645A
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
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- May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 20, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8968A
NY Senate
- Apr 14, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Veterans' Affairs
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
NY Assembly
- Feb 5, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Feb 4, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Feb 3, 2026
1ST Report CAL.225
1ST REPORT CAL.225
NY Senate
- Jan 21, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
- Jan 21, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
NY Assembly