Senate bill · S184 (2025-26)

Establishes a full year youth and young adult employment immersion program

New York State Senate

Same as A2152, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Oct 14, 2026

Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (State Senator, District 19, Democratic)

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Summary

Establishes a full year youth employment immersion pilot program for eligible youths and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24; directs the office of temporary and disability assistance to establish a youth or young adult employment immersion pilot program in 3 local social services districts, with one being located in the city of New York.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Social Services Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation would establish a year-round youth employment program wherein 16-24 year olds who have not yet completed post-secondary educa- tion work full time and develop skills on the job.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Social Services · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Social Services · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Roxanne J. Persaud says this is needed

Building on the success of a statewide Summer Youth Employment Program, which is limited to summer months, a year-round Youth Employment Immer- sion Program would employ youth and young adults who may not have completed high school or college and help them build transferrable work skills in the public, nonprofit or private sector. Young people who have not completed college or high school are increasingly less likely to earn sufficient wages to establish self-sufficiency and are increas- ingly likely to remain trapped in poverty. A year-round employment program that pays greater than minimum wage will assist young New York- ers acquire valuable on-the-job experience with the possibility of achieving sustained employment. PRIOR LEGISLATION: New legislation.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Social Services
Senate Social ServicesJan 20, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Social Services
Senate Social ServicesFeb 4, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Oct 14, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Finance
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Mar 31, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Social Services
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
Mar 13, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Finance
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Senate

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Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
Feb 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Senate

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