Establishes the New York college debt repayment program
S 861 establishes a New York state program allowing residents to pay off college debt for family members tax-free. It creates tax-deferred accounts where contributions grow without state or federal income tax, and withdrawals for qualified education expenses (like tuition, books, or 2009-2010 computer purchases) are also tax-free. The program requires cash contributions, separate accounting per beneficiary, and limits investment changes to twice yearly. It directly affects New York residents who want to help family members (spouses, children, or cousins) with higher education costs through this state-run debt repayment mechanism.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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