Establishes the New York state youth sports initiative grants fund
This bill establishes the New York State Youth Sports Initiative Grants Fund to provide financial support to nonprofit youth sports organizations. The fund, managed by the state comptroller and commissioner of children and family services, will receive state appropriations and other designated funds to make grants to eligible organizations based on criteria set by the commissioner. Annual reports detailing fund operations, grant recipient profiles, and recommendations for future funding must be submitted to state leaders. The bill creates no new requirements for recipients beyond standard grant application rules and includes a $250 civil penalty for knowingly submitting false information.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Feb 13, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
Co
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
Co
Toby Stavisky
DDemocratic
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