Implements a students' bill of rights for state university of New York and city university of New York institutions
This bill requires all City University of New York (CUNY) institutions to adopt a formal "Students' Bill of Rights" in their policies. It directly affects CUNY students by guaranteeing specific rights, including student representation on policy-making bodies, student participation in conduct hearings, designated free speech spaces, and protections for student journalists (no prior censorship except for illegal content like libel or threats). The bill mandates that institutions post these policies online and provide them to all students, with student leaders also gaining guaranteed communication channels to the student body. It does not apply to SUNY institutions, as the title incorrectly states, and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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MINOR
This bill was amended to narrow its scope from covering both SUNY and CUNY institutions to only CUNY institutions. Additionally, a new definition for 'student media advisor' was added, and the bill was re-referred to the Higher Education Committee after amendments.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was reduced from SUNY and CUNY institutions to only CUNY institutions.
SCOPE
The bill now only applies to City University of New York institutions instead of both SUNY and CUNY institutions.
DEFINITION
A new definition for 'student media advisor' was added to clarify who supervises or instructs on school-sponsored media.
TIMELINE
The bill was amended and re-referred to the Higher Education Committee for further review.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7400B
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7400A
lower
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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