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S 9994 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates civics education and expands student access to voting registration, directly enhancing educational programs and civic engagement.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Erik Bottcher
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
NY
47
Co
Photo of Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
33
Co
Photo of Jamaal Bailey
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
36
Co
Photo of Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
13
Co
Photo of Julia Salazar
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
18
Co
Photo of Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
21
Co
Photo of Leroy Comrie
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
14
Co
Photo of Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
31