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NY A03587

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabriella Romero

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any institution of higher education in New York from denying admission to a person solely because they were previously incarcerated

  • Adds new section 6438-d to the education law establishing this protection for formerly incarcerated individuals

  • Takes effect on July 1st following enactment into law

  • Introduced by Assembly Member Romero and referred to the Committee on Higher Education

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibiting colleges from denying formerly incarcerated individuals admittance to college based solely on their incarceration.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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