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A 5697 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to establishing the New York state diplomas to home ownership program; appropriation

Summary
Establishes the New York state diplomas to homeownership assistance program; provides awards of up to fifteen thousand dollars to eligible applicants for repayment on student loans; makes an appropriation therefor.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMakes specific appropriation for student loan repayment program, directly funding a public service initiative per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides student loan repayment aid (up to $15k), reducing financial barriers for graduates and supporting higher education access.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds up to $15k student loan repayment to aid homeownership, directly supporting housing access through financial assistance for eligible applicants.85% confidence
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Will Barclay
Will Barclay
RRepublican
NY
120
Co
Photo of Dave McDonough
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
NY
14
Co
Photo of Joe DeStefano
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
3
Co
Photo of John Lemondes
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
126