Senate bill · S10454 (2025-26)
Relates to the continuation of the empire state stem cell board
New York State Senate
Summary
Relates to the continuation of the empire state stem cell board; makes such provisions of law permanent.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Public Health Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill would preserve the existence of NYSTEM and restore its grant- making power subject to appropriations in future State budgets.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why James Skoufis says this is needed
Since 2007, the NYSTEM program has funded cutting-edge stem cell research and positioned New York State as a global leader in regenera- tive medicine research. Since its creation, NYSTEM has attracted more than $160 million in additional grant funding, over $250 million in venture capital investment and supported more than 750 jobs across the state. Ending the NYSTEM program will damage the State's reputation as a leader in scientific research and cut off an important pipeline for ground- breaking research, attracting world-class scientists, and generating innovation.
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Full history
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate