New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 285: Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

A 285 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays. Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.