New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8339 — Provides an exception to hospital visitation rules for members of the clergy

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill allows clergy members to visit patients in hospitals despite visitation rules.

The bill creates an exception to standard hospital visitation rules for members of the clergy. This means that clergy can visit patients even when other visitors may be restricted.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can ensure that their loved ones have access to spiritual support during hospital stays.

Summary

Provides an exception to hospital visitation rules for members of the clergy.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1098

  7. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  8. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8339 do?
Provides an exception to hospital visitation rules for members of the clergy.
Who sponsors S8339?
S8339 is sponsored by Leroy Comrie.
What is the current status of S8339?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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