New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9560: Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) 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 9560 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act". Primary sponsor: Sam Berger (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9560A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act"; provides limited work permits for students in a master of social work program; establishes policies and procedures for such work permit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Berger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 9560A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION