S 9994 NY

Relates to the qualifications of voters and civic education of students

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Apr 21, 2026

Latest action (Apr 21, 2026) REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

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.

Sponsor (1)

Erik Bottcher Democratic · primary

7 coauthors / cosponsors

Jamaal Bailey Democratic · cosponsor
Leroy Comrie Democratic · cosponsor
Robert Jackson Democratic · cosponsor
Kevin S. Parker Democratic · cosponsor
Jessica Ramos Democratic · cosponsor
Gustavo Rivera Democratic · cosponsor
Julia Salazar Democratic · cosponsor

Action history (1)

Apr 21, 2026 REFERRED TO ELECTIONS · upper

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