New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4551: Relates to degree-granting programs offered by SUNY's office of higher education in prison
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4551 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to degree-granting programs offered by SUNY's office of higher education in prison. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2026): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates within SUNY an office of higher education in prison to coordinate access to higher education for individuals during and after incarceration; directs such office to create a plan by 1/1/2029 to establish a degree-granting program in every viable correctional facility in the state; directs such office to enroll at least 2,000 students in degree-granting programs as soon as practicable; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Fahy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERENCE CHANGED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- PRINT NUMBER 4551A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION