New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2166: Enacts the "Excelsior Opportunity Accounts 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 2166 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "Excelsior Opportunity Accounts Act". Primary sponsor: Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO BANKS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "Excelsior Opportunity Accounts Act"; establishes a special fund for EO accounts within the department of financial services for certain eligible individuals born after December 31, 2027, who reside in the state, are under age 18, with household income not exceeding 700% of the poverty level; provides for contribution and investment of monies of fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Cooney | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
“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 BANKS
- REFERRED TO BANKS