New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 6096: Relates to prohibiting colleges from denying formerly incarcerated individuals admittance to college based solely on their incarceration

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

Plain-language summary

S 6096 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting colleges from denying formerly incarcerated individuals admittance to college based solely on their incarceration. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families).