New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5155: Provides for student loan assistance for certain attorneys employed by political subdivisions of the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5155 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for student loan assistance for certain attorneys employed by political subdivisions of the state. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 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.
Grants student loan forgiveness for certain municipal attorneys employed by political subdivisions of the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Roxanne Persaud | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
“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