New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6905: Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6905 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students. Primary sponsor: Lester Chang (Republican/Conservative). It lists 5 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.
Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Chang | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 49 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Doug Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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