New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5697: Relates to establishing the New York state diplomas to home ownership program; appropriation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5697 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing the New York state diplomas to home ownership program; appropriation. Primary sponsor: Will Barclay (Republican). It lists 3 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 diplomas to homeownership assistance program; provides awards of up to fifteen thousand dollars to eligible applicants for repayment on student loans; makes an appropriation therefor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barclay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
“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
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION