New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4885: Prohibits elementary and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts for failure to pay tuition
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4885 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits elementary and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts for failure to pay tuition. Primary sponsor: Yudelka Tapia (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Prohibits elementary schools and secondary schools from withholding student transcripts for failure to pay tuition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yudelka Tapia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
| Diana Moreno | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 36 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 4885A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION