New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4938: Relates to requiring free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4938 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level. Primary sponsor: Leroy Comrie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level; directs broadband companies to install and/or upgrade broadband services in educational facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Comrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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 ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS