NY A 7549
in committeeRelates to the mandatory revocation of university or college degrees if certain crimes are committed
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 7549 pass?
Not yet. NY A 7549 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
What is NY A 7549 about?
Enacts the "degree integrity and accountability act"; provides for mandatory degree revocation if convicted of: a violent felony offense; a terrorism offense; engaged in acts that constitute material support for terrorist organizations, including advocacy, incitement, or financial aid; participated in or led organized efforts to disrupt educational institutions through unlawful occupation, destruction of property, or threats of violence; or found guilty of severe misconduct by a university disciplinary board, including academic fraud, falsification of credentials pursuant or any act that would have prevented graduation had it been known at the time; establishes the degree revocation registry for creating an online database listing students whose degrees have been revoked for employers, academic institutions and government agencies.
Who sponsors NY A 7549?
Eric Brown is the primary sponsor of NY A 7549, joined by 6 cosponsors.
Description
Enacts the "degree integrity and accountability act"; provides for mandatory degree revocation if convicted of: a violent felony offense; a terrorism offense; engaged in acts that constitute material support for terrorist organizations, including advocacy, incitement, or financial aid; participated in or led organized efforts to disrupt educational institutions through unlawful occupation, destruction of property, or threats of violence; or found guilty of severe misconduct by a university disciplinary board, including academic fraud, falsification of credentials pursuant or any act that would have prevented graduation had it been known at the time; establishes the degree revocation registry for creating an online database listing students whose degrees have been revoked for employers, academic institutions and government agencies.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
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Sponsors
- Eric Brownprimary
- Jake Ryan Blumencranzcosponsor
- David McDonoughcosponsor
- Stephen Hawleycosponsor
- Keith Browncosponsor
- Joe Angelinocosponsor
- Jeff Gallahancosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
2025-04-01
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A7549Compare
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Related bills
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