New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9826: Establishes water safety swim instruction and free swim lessons in schools in a city with a population of one million or more
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9826 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes water safety swim instruction and free swim lessons in schools in a city with a population of one million or more. Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a water safety swim instructor certification exam and water safety swim instruction and free swim lessons in schools in a city with a population of one million or more.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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 NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION