S 5407 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the first responder peer support program act

This bill establishes New York's "First Responder Peer Support Program Act," creating a statewide grant program to fund peer-to-peer mental health support for first responders. It directly affects firefighters, police officers, EMTs, 911 operators, emergency dispatchers, coroners, and other emergency personnel by providing grants to local entities for trauma-informed training and mental health services. Key provisions include mandatory evidence-based training on suicide prevention and resilience, strict confidentiality rules prohibiting disclosure of personal information, and annual reporting requirements that exclude identifiable data. The program aims to improve mental health access while ensuring privacy and reducing barriers for those in high-stress emergency response roles.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2026
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What changed between versions

S5407 S5407A · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand the scope of the First Responder Peer Support Program by adding new categories of first responders, such as probation and parole officers and coroners. The amendment also strengthens the program by requiring annual reporting on grant usage and adding new confidentiality protections for participants.
Scope change
The bill now includes a broader range of first responders, specifically adding probation officers, parole officers, warrant officers, constables, court officers, park rangers, 9-8-8 operators, coroners, and medical examiners to the list of eligible individuals.
SCOPE

Expanded the list of eligible first responders to include probation officers, parole officers, warrant officers, constables, court officers, park rangers, 9-8-8 operators, coroners, and medical examiners.

Added explicit confidentiality protections for communications made by first responders under the program, with specific exceptions for imminent danger or abuse reporting.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for grant recipients to submit annual reports detailing how funds were used, the number of people served, and recommendations for future funding.

Mandated that the Commissioner aggregate annual reports and submit a summary to state leadership by November 1, 2026, to track program effectiveness.

Updated training standards to include evidence-based, trauma-informed training, suicide prevention, mental health literacy, addiction science, and resilience training.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that local governmental units are eligible to apply for and receive grants under the program.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025

How they voted

580
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D Democratic41
36 Yea 5
87% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5407A
upper
May 29, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors

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