New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 25: Relates to barring a person convicted of a hate crime from attending any state public school of higher education
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 25 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to barring a person convicted of a hate crime from attending any state public school of higher education. Primary sponsor: Jim Tedisco (Republican/Conservative). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED 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.
Bars a person who is convicted of a hate crime from attending any SUNY or CUNY institution; provides for the expulsion of a student who is convicted of hate crimes; provides for reinstatement of such student if the conviction is subsequently overturned.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tedisco | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| Steve Chan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| Joe Griffo | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 53 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION