New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7977: Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7977 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act. Primary sponsor: Emérita Torres (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status, and to improve implementation and oversight under the Dignity for All Students Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emérita Torres | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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 EDUCATION
- PRINT NUMBER 7977A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION