New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 7977
Enacts the End Bullying and Discrimination in Schools Everywhere (BEACON) Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Emerita Torres (Democratic)
Cosponsors (4)
- Al Taylor (Democratic)
- John T. McDonald III (Democratic)
- MaryJane Shimsky (Democratic/Working Families)
- Anna Kelles (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Strengthens protections against discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived immigration status, and to improve implementation and oversight under the Dignity for All Students Act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION - Jun 9, 2025 · House
PRINT NUMBER 7977A - Jun 9, 2025 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION - Apr 16, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION