All Roll Calls
Yes: 201 • No: 2
New YorkA 76132025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Reforms the education requirements for persons who want to become certified public accountants
Sponsored By: Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
HIGHER EDUCATIONWAYS AND MEANSRULES
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Two licensing paths for New York accountants
The law sets two paths to become a certified public accountant in New York. Applicants need at least 120 semester hours and two years of acceptable full-time experience, or 150 hours and one year. Equivalent experience is also allowed as specified by the law. The accountancy program must be state-registered or accepted as comparable, and applicants must meet state subject requirements. Applicants must prove their education and experience and pass the written exam. Education required to take that exam cannot exceed the 120-semester-hour path.
New York practice rules for out-of-state accountants
Out-of-state certified public accountants can practice in New York through a practice privilege. They must hold a valid license in good standing and practice in the state where their main business is located. They must meet New York's education and experience path: at least 120 semester hours plus two years, or 150 hours plus one year. They must also pass the written exam required for New York licensing. The privilege no longer depends on the other state's licensing rules or a finding that qualifications substantially match New York's.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Alicia Hyndman
Democratic • House
Aron Wieder
Democratic • House
Chris Burdick
Democratic • House
Donna Lupardo
Democratic • House
Gabriella Romero
Democratic • House
John T. McDonald III
Democratic • House
Judy Griffin
Democratic • House
Karines Reyes
Democratic • House
Marianne Buttenschon
Democratic • House
Sarah Clark
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/12/2025
FLOOR Vote
Yes: 57 • No: 2
House vote • 6/9/2025
Assembly floor vote
Yes: 144 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
SIGNED CHAP.530
11/21/2025HouseDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
11/17/2025HouseRETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
6/12/2025SenatePASSED SENATE
6/12/2025Senate3RD READING CAL.906
6/12/2025SenateSUBSTITUTED FOR S6891B
6/12/2025SenateREFERRED TO RULES
6/9/2025SenateDELIVERED TO SENATE
6/9/2025HousePASSED ASSEMBLY
6/9/2025HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.517
6/9/2025HouseRULES REPORT CAL.517
6/9/2025HouseREPORTED
6/9/2025HouseREPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
6/6/2025HouseREPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
5/28/2025HousePRINT NUMBER 7613B
5/25/2025HouseAMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
5/25/2025HousePRINT NUMBER 7613A
5/15/2025HouseAMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
5/15/2025HouseREFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
4/1/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment B
5/25/2025
Amendment A
5/15/2025
Original
4/1/2025
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