New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8805: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8805 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program; repealer. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9476.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the veterans tuition awards program to allow the transfer of unused benefits to eligible immediate family members; defines terms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9476
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.85
- REFERRED TO RULES