S 7782 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the department of health to enter into a contract for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records

Summary

Requires the department of health to enter into a contract with an entity experienced in maintaining genealogical research databases for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records.

Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Assembly Passage

Jun 2025

Vetoed

Oct 2025

Introduced May 6, 2025 Vetoed Oct 9, 2025

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What changed between versions

S7782 → S7782A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to add a sunset clause limiting the contract duration to seven years, update the bill number to reflect its amended status, and include new provisions protecting existing employees' rights and preventing job displacement. The substantive policy changes focus on contract management and workforce protections rather than altering the core genealogical database requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on creating a genealogical research database, but the amendment adds employee protection provisions and a contract time limit.

REQUIREMENT

Added a seven-year maximum duration limit to the contract between the department and the qualified entity.

ENFORCEMENT

Added new sections protecting existing employees' rights, preventing job displacement, and preserving collective bargaining agreements.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from one year after becoming law to immediate effect.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill designation from S 7782 to S 7782--A to reflect amended status and committee reporting.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025 · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

How they voted

50–9

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 63

Jun 12, 2025

D Democratic41

38 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican22

12 Yea 9 Nay 1

54% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Oct 9, 2025

Vetoed

VETOED MEMO.31

upper

Jun 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Jun 12, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jun 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Jun 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7782A

upper

May 6, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HEALTH

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors