New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 553: 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

Passed one chamber Last action March 17, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 553 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate 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: John Liu (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.