New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9994: Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9994 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students. Primary sponsor: Erik Bottcher (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Bottcher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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 ELECTIONS