Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S5228 (2025-26)
Directs the office of children and family services to establish a center for fatherhood initiatives
Latest action Jun 1, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A1211, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Directs the office of children and family services to establish a center for fatherhood initiatives to issue grants to initiatives regarding the promotion and advancement of fatherhood, including but not limited to all underserved fatherhood groups to help expand opportunities to improve parenting knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy.
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Amends the Executive Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To require the office of children and family services to establish a center for fatherhood initiatives where entities can apply for grants to implement programs that promote the advancement of fatherhood in New York State.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Children and Families · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Children And Families · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Al Taylor, Alex Bores and 31 more on Agora
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Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab)- Democratic31
- Republican2
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- Al Taylor
- Alex Bores
- Amanda Septimo
- Amy Paulin
- Andrew Hevesi
- Brian Cunningham
- Catalina Cruz
- Charles Lavine
- Clyde Vanel
- Dana Levenberg
- Erik Dilan
- George Alvarez
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- Jenifer Rajkumar
- Joe DeStefano
- John Liu
- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Jonathan Rivera
- Karines Reyes
- Khaleel Anderson
- Latrice Walker
- Maritza Davila
- Monique Chandler-Waterman
- Nathalia Fernandez
- Noah Burroughs
- Pamela J. Hunter
- Phil Steck
- Philip Ramos
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
- Samra Brouk
- Steve Rhoads
- Steven Raga
- Tommy Schiavoni
- Yudelka Tapia
The sponsor's argument
Why Jamaal Bailey says this is needed
Fathers play a critical part in the development of a child. Studies show that children with involved fathers have more positive outcomes regard- ing cognitive and behavioral development, general health and well-being, academic achievement, and self-esteem. The intent of this legislation is to create a framework at the Office of Children and Family Services to issue grants to initiatives that promote and advance fatherhood, includ- ing but not limited to all marginalized fatherhood groups.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesMay 28, 2026Result: passed
(21) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 4, 2025Result: passed
(58) (0) (0) (5)Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesMay 29, 2025Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)
Full history
- Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 28, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 28, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1358
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1358
NY Senate
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- Apr 29, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Children and Families
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Senate
- Apr 27, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 23, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Children and Families
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Assembly
- Jun 4, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Assembly
- May 29, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 29, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1491
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1491
NY Senate
- Feb 19, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Senate
- Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Assembly