New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8044: Establishes the libraries literacy education guidance act
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8044 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the libraries literacy education guidance act. Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the state librarian to provide guidance regarding evidence-based practices for literacy education to certain libraries.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siela Bynoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| 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
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.339
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A5835B
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1013
- PRINT NUMBER 8044A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIES
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