New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9298: Enacts the "next-gen civics act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9298 is a bill introduced in the New York House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "next-gen civics act". Primary sponsor: William Colton (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.
Enacts the "next-gen civics act" to provide education to students in grades nine through twelve on civic education; provides that such instruction shall include, but not be limited to, a hands-on, project-based curriculum where students shall apply what they learn through activities that include, but are not limited to, mock elections, community projects, and policy simulations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Colton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
“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
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION