New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8562 — Establishes the "Mariah N. Lacey-Reid Law" which aids designated hotline centers in developing protocols for terminating calls to the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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

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Summary

Develops protocols that designated hotline centers play calming music while callers are on hold, regular "comfort" messages, and if necessary, the hotline center shall provide additional messaging to encourage the caller to stay on the line.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

  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)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8562 do?
Develops protocols that designated hotline centers play calming music while callers are on hold, regular "comfort" messages, and if necessary, the hotline center shall provide additional messaging to encourage the caller to stay on the line.
Who sponsors S8562?
S8562 is sponsored by Joseph A. Griffo.
What is the current status of S8562?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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