New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9994
Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Erik Bottcher (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families)
- Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- Kevin S. Parker (Democratic/Working Families)
- Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
- Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families)
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS