A04205Introduced in the Assembly
Directs the board of trustees of the state university of New York and the board of trustees of the city university of New York to develop and administer the tuition exemption for law enforcement program, which exempts police officers enrolled in full-time or part-time degree programs at the state university of New York or the city university of New York, including community colleges, from tuition and fees for the duration of their enrollment.
Introduced by Michael Reilly, District 62
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the board of trustees of the state university of New York and the board of trustees of the city university of New York to develop and administer the tuition exemption for law enforcement program, which exempts police officers enrolled in full-time or part-time degree programs at the state university of New York or the city university of New York, including community colleges, from tuition and fees for the duration of their enrollment.
Where it stands
referred to higher education
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Higher Education Committee: Held for Consideration · May 20, 2025
15
Yes
8
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
26 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Kwani O'Pharrow | 11 | Absent |
| Judy Griffin | 21 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | 42 | Yes |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | 57 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to higher education
held for consideration in higher education
referred to higher education
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