New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8630: Enacts the "freedom to read act"

Passed both chambers Last action June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO SENATE

Plain-language summary

S 8630 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on December 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "freedom to read act". Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). 12 co-sponsors.