New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5121: Relates to affidavits of the lawful immigration status of certain students; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5121 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to affidavits of the lawful immigration status of certain students; repealer. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Removes the affidavit of the lawful immigration status requirement for certain students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Shelley Mayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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