New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1250: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1250 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act". Primary sponsor: Joe Addabbo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED 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 "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Addabbo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- PRINT NUMBER 1250B
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
- PRINT NUMBER 1250A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS