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New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 9235: Relates to eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

S 9235 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships. Primary sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Clarifies the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jessica Scarcella-SpantonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate23

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source