New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5795: Provides excelsior scholarships for low-income law students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5795 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides excelsior scholarships for low-income law students. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Allows students enrolled in public juris doctor or master of laws programs to apply for excelsior scholarships.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“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