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Pamela Helming

Ranking Member, Insurance / Minority Conference Chair

( R, C ) 54th Senate District

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August 26, 2026

Helming, Bailey call on Hochul to sign first responder legislation

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August 18, 2026

State Sen. Pam Helming discusses bipartisan bill to establish a rural suicide prevention council

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August 17, 2026

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July 21, 2026

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2025-S2282A


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Enacts the "pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) Act"; repealer

January 16, 2025

In Senate Committee Codes

Sponsored by Pamela Helming

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The Pretrial Risk Overview for Threat Evaluation, Custody, and Treatment (PROTECT) Act gives judges the necessary tools to detain individuals who pose a significant risk of committing violent crimes while awaiting trial.

Senator Pamela Helming
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Pamela Helming

(R, C)

54th District

2025-S3624


  • Introduced
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    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
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Relates to certain required disclosures upon the release of a juvenile or adolescent offender from an office of children and family services facility

January 29, 2025

In Senate Committee Children and Families

Sponsored by Pamela Helming

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Requires that, when a minor is scheduled to be released from an OCFS facility after previously being convicted of a crime, OCFS and DOCCS share information with the school district and local law enforcement prior to release.

Senator Pamela Helming
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Pamela Helming

(R, C)

54th District
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