Creates a program to award state financial aid for social work services to be provided in libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities to enhance and expand access to services in places where individuals seek assistance and resources.
State of New YorkNew York- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Jun 3, 2026
- 162 days ago
- Current chamber
- Assembly
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
NY S 5494 · EngrossedJun 3
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Bill details
- Last action
- referred to higher education · Jun 3, 2026
- Pending committee
- Higher Education
Sponsor
SBSiela BynoeSenator · Democrat · SD-006Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
Bill history
Newest first.
Jun 3, 2026referred to higher educationAssembly
Jun 3, 2026DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLYSenate
Jun 3, 2026PASSED SENATESenate
May 28, 2026ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1359Senate
May 28, 2026COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULESSenate
Apr 28, 2026REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCESenate
Apr 7, 2026PRINT NUMBER 5494ASenate
Apr 7, 2026AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LIBRARIESSenate
Show 3 earlier actions
Jan 7, 2026REFERRED TO LIBRARIESSenate
Apr 8, 2025REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCESenate
Feb 21, 2025REFERRED TO LIBRARIESSenate
Recorded votes
Senate Libraries Committee VoteApr 8, 2025 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Libraries Committee VoteApr 28, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Rules Committee VoteMay 28, 2026 · Senate · 21 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Floor Vote - Final PassageJun 3, 2026 · Senate · 56 yea · 5 nayPassedPassed
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