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A 5896 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the New York youth climate corps

Summary
Establishes the New York youth climate corps to support and grow climate-related service opportunities for young adults with the objective of building low-carbon and climate-resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies while providing education, workforce development, and career pathways to service members, with a focus on disadvantaged communities.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate corps focused on low-carbon communities, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection, directly advancing environmental goals through workforce development in climate action.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates youth climate corps with explicit focus on workforce development, career pathways, and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth, advancing employment standards.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Photo of Stefani Zinerman
Stefani Zinerman
DDemocratic
NY
56
Co
Photo of MaryJane Shimsky
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
92