Relates to establishing the office of the youth public advocate in the executive office of the mayor

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Establishes the office of the youth public advocate in the executive office of the mayor; provides that the office will operate and maintain youth-related services and programs, including but not limited to, after school programs, jobs, literacy programs and youth internships, and will develop and implement policies to increase summer employment, high school admission, retention and graduation rates.

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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

New York State Senate

Committee

Cities 1 · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To establish a youth public advocate in the executive office of the Mayor of New York City.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Cities 1
Senate Cities 1May 20, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Liz Krueger

Democratic1

Liz Krueger

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The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

This year has brought a surge in youth activism. From climate change to gun control, the movement of teenagers and young adults has been awe inspiring and impactful in bringing forth meaningful change, or at least a serious discussion on the matter. In a sense, our youths are the canary in the coal mine, and as such, it is pertinent that they have a voice in the policy making process which directly affects them. This bill aims to accomplish that.

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.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
NY Senate
May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
NY Senate

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