New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9896: Permits persons 65 years of age to enroll in a limited number of state university and city university courses for credit without tuition
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9896 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits persons 65 years of age to enroll in a limited number of state university and city university courses for credit without tuition. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Zellner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 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.
Permits persons 65 years of age or over to enroll in a limited number of state university and city university courses for credit without tuition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Zellner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 61 |
“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