New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 5989
Relates to library cards for minors
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Siela Bynoe (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Dean Murray (Republican/Conservative)
- Robert Rolison (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires school districts to establish a method by which a parent may request a local library card for their minor child on the school registration form.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 12, 2026 Senate | Libraries Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 5, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 8, 2025 Senate | Libraries Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- May 18, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY - May 18, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - May 18, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - May 14, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 13, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 12, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1011 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES - Jan 7, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jan 7, 2026 · House
DIED IN ASSEMBLY - Jun 5, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY - Jun 5, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 5, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - May 28, 2025 · Senate
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5989A - Apr 10, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Apr 9, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.651 - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO LIBRARIES