# New York A 285: Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays

New York A 285, Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by David Weprin (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-07 (REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: New York A 285
- State: New York
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-08
- Last action: 2026-01-07, REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- Sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Higher Education
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: David Weprin (Democratic), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-07: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (House)
- 2025-01-08: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (House)

## Bill text

- Original, 2024-12-31: [PDF](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A285)

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## Sources
- [Original (PDF)](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A285)

## Related
- [A 5578: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A5578-2025)
- [A 3450: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A3450-2025)
- [A 10921: Relates to exempting disabled veterans from certain fees relating to physical m…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A10921-2025)
- [S 9051: Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are cons…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-S9051-2025)
- [A 5175: Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A5175-2025)
- [S 10643: Relates to labor peace agreements and the cannabis industry wage board; repealer](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-S10643-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A285-2025 (as of 2026-10-15).