Bill > S00025

This bill amends New York's education law to prohibit individuals convicted of hate crimes, as defined under section 485.05 of the penal law, from attending any State University of New York (SUNY) or City University of New York (CUNY) institution, including senior colleges and community colleges. If a current student is convicted of a hate crime, they will be immediately expelled from their institution. However, if the conviction is later overturned on appeal, the student will be reinstated to their previous academic standing at the institution. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to school years beginning on or after that date. A hate crime, as referenced in the bill, is a criminal offense where the perpetrator targets a victim based on a specific characteristic such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, which makes the crime more serious due to its bias-motivated nature.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S25