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NY S 5961

in committee

Establishes an international division within the department of state to establish and maintain international sister state relationships

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did NY S 5961 pass?

Not yet. NY S 5961 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO FINANCE

What is NY S 5961 about?

Establishes an international division within the department of state to establish and maintain international sister state relationships to facilitate and maintain the exchange of students and faculty.

Who sponsors NY S 5961?

Kevin S. Parker is the primary sponsor of NY S 5961.

Description

Establishes an international division within the department of state to establish and maintain international sister state relationships to facilitate and maintain the exchange of students and faculty.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO FINANCE
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kevin S. Parkerprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO FINANCE

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-03-04

    REFERRED TO FINANCE

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S5961?summary=&detail=

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