New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5494: Relates to state financial aid for library social work services
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5494 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to state financial aid for library social work services. Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 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.
Creates a program to award state financial aid for social work services to be provided in libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities to enhance and expand access to services in places where individuals seek assistance and resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1359
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- PRINT NUMBER 5494A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES