New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9124: Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9124 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act". Primary sponsor: Sam Sutton (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 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.
Enacts the "building retention and internship-to-degree graduate employment (BRIDGE) act"; provides limited work permits for students in a master of social work program; establishes policies and procedures for such work permit.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Siela Bynoe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
“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