New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5312: Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5312 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils. Primary sponsor: Al Taylor (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes high school students to vote on city-wide education councils regardless of age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Amanda Septimo | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 84 |
| Jordan Wright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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 EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION