New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 161: Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients

Passed one chamber Last action May 4, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 161 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients. Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). 24 co-sponsors.