S 1121 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requiring state agencies to offer an option to speak to a live agency representative

S 1121 requires all New York state agencies (like departments, bureaus, and commissions) to give callers the option to speak with a live person immediately when contacting them by phone. The bill mandates that automated phone systems must present "speak to a live representative" as the first choice before offering any other menu options or prompts. This applies to any phone number the public uses to reach a state agency for inquiries. The law aims to make it easier for residents to get direct assistance without getting stuck in automated phone trees.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 12, 2026

How they voted

200
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 22
May 12, 2026
D Democratic15
14 Yea 1
93% Yea
R Republican7
6 Yea 1
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
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May 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
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May 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-2)
senate
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
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Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Peter Oberacker
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
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