New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 996: Prohibits trustees and members of a board of education from voting on matters before the board which affect a family member of the trustee or board member
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 996 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits trustees and members of a board of education from voting on matters before the board which affect a family member of the trustee or board member. Primary sponsor: Phil Ramos (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Prohibits trustees and members of a board of education from voting on matters before the board which affect a family member of the trustee or board member who is either employed by the board of education or school district or who would be financially impacted by such vote.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Ramos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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