Albany, NY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) today expressed deep disappointment following Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto three widely supported bills that she proudly co-sponsored, legislation that would have supported the mental health of law enforcement officers, strengthened EMS service providers, and launched the “Recovery Ready Workplace” initiative. “Supporting our law enforcement, first responders, and those in addiction recovery have always been priorities,” said Assemblywoman Buttenschon. “While I respect the difficult decisions that come before the Governor, I stand by the intent and urgency of each of these proposals and remain committed to revisiting these issues with renewed determination.”
The following bills were vetoed on December 19th, 2025:
(A.6452-B) Establishing a Critical Incident Leave Policy for the New York State Police…