New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4781: Enacts tuition-free NY to provide free tuition at SUNY, CUNY and community colleges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4781 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts tuition-free NY to provide free tuition at SUNY, CUNY and community colleges. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 3 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.
Makes tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges; requires state residency and employment for a period of five years after completion of academic program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| James Sanders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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