New YorkS 47672025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities

Sponsored By: Jamaal Bailey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CODES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Police training targets emergencies involving developmental disabilities

New York requires written policies and police training for emergencies involving people with autism or other developmental disabilities. The policies must be kept up to date and shared. Training covers new and experienced officers and responses involving adults and children. It must cover appropriate use of force and ways to calm encounters while protecting the person's safety. The law took effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jamaal Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dean Murray

    Republican • Senate

  • Julia Salazar

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patricia Fahy

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Weber

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 217 • No: 0

House vote • 5/29/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 144 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

committee vote • 3/10/2025

Codes Committee Vote

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.423

    9/26/2025Senate
  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    9/22/2025Senate
  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/29/2025House
  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/29/2025House
  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.353

    5/29/2025House
  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8254

    5/29/2025House
  7. REFERRED TO CODES

    4/28/2025House
  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/28/2025Senate
  9. PASSED SENATE

    4/28/2025Senate
  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    3/12/2025Senate
  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    3/11/2025Senate
  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.505

    3/10/2025Senate
  13. REFERRED TO CODES

    2/12/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    2/12/2025

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