New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9581: Relates to directing the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9581 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to directing the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a city university of New York student fare program for trains and buses which provides a full fare reduction for five train and/or bus fares each weekday equal to the standard pay-per-ride fare.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
“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 TRANSPORTATION