New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5863: Relates to providing free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers

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

Plain-language summary

A 5863 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to providing free SUNY, CUNY, and community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical services providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers. Primary sponsor: William Colton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Colton (Democratic).