New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7966: Enacts the nursing education support act of 2025; appropriation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7966 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the nursing education support act of 2025; appropriation. Primary sponsor: Chris Eachus (Democratic). It lists 11 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 nursing education support act to allocate additional funds to nursing programs at community colleges across New York state to expand capacity, improve program quality, and ensure a robust pipeline of skilled nurses to meet the state's healthcare needs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Eachus | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Charles Lavine | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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