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NY S 115

in committee

Relates to increasing access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did NY S 115 pass?

Not yet. NY S 115 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-05): REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

What is NY S 115 about?

Increases access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation.

Who sponsors NY S 115?

Cordell Cleare is the primary sponsor of NY S 115, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Description

Increases access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-05 — REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Cordell Cleareprimary
  • Nathalia Fernandezcosponsor
  • Robert Jacksoncosponsor
  • Rachel Maycosponsor
  • Zellnor Myriecosponsor
  • Robert Rolisoncosponsor
  • Julia Salazarcosponsor
  • Lea Webbcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-05

    REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-03-05

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. 2026-03-05

    PASSED SENATE

    passage

  4. 2026-02-09

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2026-02-05

    2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 2026-02-04

    1ST REPORT CAL.268

  7. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

    referral-committee

  8. 2026-01-07

    RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. 2026-01-07

    DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. 2025-04-08

    REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

    referral-committee

  11. 2025-04-08

    RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. 2025-04-08

    REPASSED SENATE

    passage

  13. 2025-04-01

    AMENDED ON THIRD READING 115A

    amendment-passage

  14. 2025-04-01

    VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING

  15. 2025-04-01

    RETURNED TO SENATE

  16. 2025-03-31

    RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY

  17. 2025-03-03

    REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

    referral-committee

  18. 2025-03-03

    DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  19. 2025-03-03

    PASSED SENATE

    passage

  20. 2025-02-10

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  21. 2025-02-05

    2ND REPORT CAL.

  22. 2025-02-04

    1ST REPORT CAL.276

  23. 2025-01-08

    REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote

    2025-02-04 · pass · 6-0

    Member-level votes (7)
    • Jeremy Cooney: yes
    • Michelle Hinchey: yes
    • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton: yes
    • José M. Serrano: yes
    • Pamela Helming: yes
    • James Tedisco: yes
    • April Baskin: excused

  • Floor Vote

    2025-03-03 · pass · 44-17

    Member-level votes (63)
    • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.: yes
    • Jamaal Bailey: yes
    • April Baskin: yes
    • Jabari Brisport: yes
    • Samra Brouk: yes
    • Siela Bynoe: yes
    • Cordell Cleare: yes
    • Jeremy Cooney: yes
    • Patricia Fahy: yes
    • Simcha Felder: yes
    • Nathalia Fernandez: yes
    • Michael Gianaris: yes
    • Kristen Gonzalez: yes
    • Andrew Gounardes: yes
    • Pete Harckham: yes
    • Michelle Hinchey: yes
    • Brad Hoylman-Sigal: yes
    • Robert Jackson: yes
    • Brian Kavanagh: yes
    • Liz Krueger: yes
    • John Liu: yes
    • Monica Martinez: yes
    • Jack M. Martins: yes
    • Mario Mattera: yes
    • Rachel May: yes
    • Shelley Mayer: yes
    • Anthony H. Palumbo: yes
    • Kevin S. Parker: yes
    • Roxanne J. Persaud: yes
    • Jessica Ramos: yes
    • Gustavo Rivera: yes
    • Robert Rolison: yes
    • Christopher Ryan: yes
    • Sean Ryan: yes
    • Julia Salazar: yes
    • James Sanders Jr.: yes
    • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton: yes
    • Luis R. Sepúlveda: yes
    • José M. Serrano: yes
    • James Skoufis: yes
    • Toby Ann Stavisky: yes
    • Andrea Stewart-Cousins: yes
    • Lea Webb: yes
    • William Weber: yes
    • Jake Ashby: no
    • George Borrello: no
    • Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: no
    • Stephen T. Chan: no
    • Patrick M. Gallivan: no
    • Joseph A. Griffo: no
    • Pamela Helming: no
    • Andrew J. Lanza: no
    • Dean Murray: no
    • Thomas F. O'Mara: no
    • Peter Oberacker: no
    • Robert Ortt: no
    • Steve Rhoads: no
    • Dan Stec: no
    • James Tedisco: no
    • Mark Walczyk: no
    • Alexis Weik: no
    • Leroy Comrie: excused
    • Zellnor Myrie: excused

  • Floor Vote - Version: A

    2025-04-08 · pass · 45-17

    Member-level votes (63)
    • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.: yes
    • Jamaal Bailey: yes
    • April Baskin: yes
    • Jabari Brisport: yes
    • Samra Brouk: yes
    • Siela Bynoe: yes
    • Cordell Cleare: yes
    • Leroy Comrie: yes
    • Jeremy Cooney: yes
    • Patricia Fahy: yes
    • Simcha Felder: yes
    • Nathalia Fernandez: yes
    • Michael Gianaris: yes
    • Kristen Gonzalez: yes
    • Andrew Gounardes: yes
    • Pete Harckham: yes
    • Michelle Hinchey: yes
    • Brad Hoylman-Sigal: yes
    • Robert Jackson: yes
    • Brian Kavanagh: yes
    • Liz Krueger: yes
    • John Liu: yes
    • Monica Martinez: yes
    • Jack M. Martins: yes
    • Mario Mattera: yes
    • Rachel May: yes
    • Shelley Mayer: yes
    • Zellnor Myrie: yes
    • Anthony H. Palumbo: yes
    • Roxanne J. Persaud: yes
    • Jessica Ramos: yes
    • Gustavo Rivera: yes
    • Robert Rolison: yes
    • Christopher Ryan: yes
    • Sean Ryan: yes
    • Julia Salazar: yes
    • James Sanders Jr.: yes
    • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton: yes
    • Luis R. Sepúlveda: yes
    • José M. Serrano: yes
    • James Skoufis: yes
    • Toby Ann Stavisky: yes
    • Andrea Stewart-Cousins: yes
    • Lea Webb: yes
    • William Weber: yes
    • Jake Ashby: no
    • George Borrello: no
    • Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: no
    • Stephen T. Chan: no
    • Patrick M. Gallivan: no
    • Joseph A. Griffo: no
    • Pamela Helming: no
    • Andrew J. Lanza: no
    • Dean Murray: no
    • Thomas F. O'Mara: no
    • Peter Oberacker: no
    • Robert Ortt: no
    • Steve Rhoads: no
    • Dan Stec: no
    • James Tedisco: no
    • Mark Walczyk: no
    • Alexis Weik: no
    • Kevin S. Parker: excused

  • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote - Version: A

    2026-02-04 · pass · 7-0

    Member-level votes (7)
    • April Baskin: yes
    • Jeremy Cooney: yes
    • Michelle Hinchey: yes
    • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton: yes
    • José M. Serrano: yes
    • Pamela Helming: yes
    • James Tedisco: yes

  • Floor Vote - Version: A

    2026-03-05 · pass · 42-17

    Member-level votes (63)
    • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.: yes
    • Jamaal Bailey: yes
    • April Baskin: yes
    • Erik Bottcher: yes
    • Jabari Brisport: yes
    • Siela Bynoe: yes
    • Cordell Cleare: yes
    • Leroy Comrie: yes
    • Jeremy Cooney: yes
    • Patricia Fahy: yes
    • Nathalia Fernandez: yes
    • Michael Gianaris: yes
    • Kristen Gonzalez: yes
    • Andrew Gounardes: yes
    • Pete Harckham: yes
    • Michelle Hinchey: yes
    • Robert Jackson: yes
    • Brian Kavanagh: yes
    • Liz Krueger: yes
    • John Liu: yes
    • Monica Martinez: yes
    • Jack M. Martins: yes
    • Mario Mattera: yes
    • Rachel May: yes
    • Shelley Mayer: yes
    • Zellnor Myrie: yes
    • Anthony H. Palumbo: yes
    • Kevin S. Parker: yes
    • Roxanne J. Persaud: yes
    • Gustavo Rivera: yes
    • Robert Rolison: yes
    • Christopher Ryan: yes
    • Julia Salazar: yes
    • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton: yes
    • Luis R. Sepúlveda: yes
    • José M. Serrano: yes
    • James Skoufis: yes
    • Toby Ann Stavisky: yes
    • Andrea Stewart-Cousins: yes
    • Lea Webb: yes
    • William Weber: yes
    • Jeremy Zellner: yes
    • Jake Ashby: no
    • George Borrello: no
    • Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: no
    • Stephen T. Chan: no
    • Patrick M. Gallivan: no
    • Joseph A. Griffo: no
    • Pamela Helming: no
    • Andrew J. Lanza: no
    • Dean Murray: no
    • Thomas F. O'Mara: no
    • Peter Oberacker: no
    • Robert Ortt: no
    • Steve Rhoads: no
    • Dan Stec: no
    • James Tedisco: no
    • Mark Walczyk: no
    • Alexis Weik: no
    • Samra Brouk: excused
    • Jessica Ramos: excused
    • James Sanders Jr.: excused
    • Sam Sutton: excused

Related bills

  • Prior session: S 5714not in this corpus
  • Companion bill: A 2607

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S115?summary=&detail=

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