New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8688 — Requires notification of residents who are potentially affected by a serious health threat to their water system

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 January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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In plain language

The bill requires prompt notification to residents about health threats to their water system.

This legislation mandates that residents must be informed within 24 hours if there is a serious health threat to their water supply. This timely notification aims to ensure public safety.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will be informed quickly if their water supply is at risk, helping them take necessary precautions.

Summary

Requires notification of residents who are potentially affected by a serious health threat to their water system within 24 hours of receiving investigation results.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CITIES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1638

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 8688A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CITIES 1

  8. REFERRED TO CITIES 1

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8688 do?
Requires notification of residents who are potentially affected by a serious health threat to their water system within 24 hours of receiving investigation results.
Who sponsors S8688?
S8688 is sponsored by Cordell Cleare.
What is the current status of S8688?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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