New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1244: Relates to establishing the New York state higher education debt consolidation and refinancing program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1244 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing the New York state higher education debt consolidation and refinancing program. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the New York state higher education debt consolidation and refinancing program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Chantel Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION