New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8488: Relates to permitting lifeguard certification training courses to satisfy required physical education credits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8488 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on August 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to permitting lifeguard certification training courses to satisfy required physical education credits. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the regents to adopt rules to permit lifeguard certification training courses to satisfy required physical education credits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“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 EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO RULES