A 8351 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled persons to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication

Summary
Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled individuals to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication, such as spelling boards, typing-based communication, sign language, and speech-generating devices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
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Photo of Angelo Santabarbara
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
NY
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