Adams renews bid for easier involuntary commitments after Manhattan stabbing deaths

Despite Adams’ yearslong advocacy campaign for the Supportive Interventions Act, it has failed to gain traction in the state Assembly during the last two legislative sessions, and has yet to be introduced in the Senate.

State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, a Democrat representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn, said she plans to introduce it in her chamber in the upcoming session, following discussions with the mayor’s office.

'Back to the Legislature'

Scarcella-Spanton said she believes she can convince her colleagues to change the law.

“I'm also very open,” she said. “So if there are issues that are brought up with the way that the legislation has been worded, I'm willing to work with my colleagues to get it to a place that they're comfortable with.”



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