New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9285: Relates to establishing a nonprofit news media jobs grant program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9285 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing a nonprofit news media jobs grant program. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
“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 COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS