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SB3897Introduced in the Senate

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

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Introduced by Kirsten Gillibrand, District NY

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Official description

A bill to revise administrative procedures relating to public safety officers' death benefits, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Held at the desk.

August 10, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  3. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.

  5. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4549-4550)

  6. The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  7. S.Amdt.6764 Amendment SA 6764 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  8. S.Amdt.6764 Amendment SA 6764 proposed by Senator Moreno for Senator Gillibrand. (consideration: CR S4549-4550)

  9. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4550)

  10. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Received in the House.

  12. Held at the desk.

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