New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5859: Enacts the "assuring college campus and educational safety and support (ACCESS) act" relating to harassment of students and applicants at educational institutions

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

A 5859 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "assuring college campus and educational safety and support (ACCESS) act" relating to harassment of students and applicants at educational institutions. Primary sponsor: Micah Lasher (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Micah Lasher (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.