Assembly bill · A7937 (2025-26)
Enacts the "lifeguard incentive and debt assistance (LIDA) act"
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Michael Novakhov (Assembly Member, District 45, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Enacts the "Lifeguard incentive and debt assistance (LIDA) act", which provides financial aid assistance to eligible students working as lifeguards during such students' academic career at a college or university in the state of New York; provides a one-time debt relief check to post-graduate students who maintain an active lifeguard certification for four years.
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Amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Higher Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Apr 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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