New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7549: Relates to the mandatory revocation of university or college degrees if certain crimes are committed
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7549 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the mandatory revocation of university or college degrees if certain crimes are committed. Primary sponsor: Ari Brown (Republican). It lists 6 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.
Enacts the "degree integrity and accountability act"; provides for mandatory degree revocation if convicted of: a violent felony offense; a terrorism offense; engaged in acts that constitute material support for terrorist organizations, including advocacy, incitement, or financial aid; participated in or led organized efforts to disrupt educational institutions through unlawful occupation, destruction of property, or threats of violence; or found guilty of severe misconduct by a university disciplinary board, including academic fraud, falsification of credentials pursuant or any act that would have prevented graduation had it been known at the time; establishes the degree revocation registry for creating an online database listing students whose degrees have been revoked for employers, academic institutions and government agencies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ari Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Jake Blumencranz | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 15 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| 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
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION