New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9494 — Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships known as the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9494 do?
Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships known as the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025.
Who sponsors S9494?
S9494 is sponsored by Stephen T. Chan.
What is the current status of S9494?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S9494?
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