New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5989: Relates to library cards for minors
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5989 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to library cards for minors. Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires school districts to establish a method by which a parent may request a local library card for their minor child on the school registration form.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“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 LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1011
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
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