New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7739: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7739 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act". Primary sponsor: Sam Berger (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 7739A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Berger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Landon Dais | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Pamela Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Charles Lavine | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 7739A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION