New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8551 — Creates the blue light emergency phones grant program

Last action — In Senate 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 October 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Creates the blue light emergency phones grant program for the purpose of public safety; directs a study be conducted to report upon the impact of such program.

Bill Text

Action History

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  2. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8551 do?
Creates the blue light emergency phones grant program for the purpose of public safety; directs a study be conducted to report upon the impact of such program.
Who sponsors S8551?
S8551 is sponsored by Alexis Weik.
What is the current status of S8551?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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