A219A
An act to amend the Education Law — 2023-06-06 · Calendar #1449
The New York State Senate passed Assembly Bill 219A, legislation to amend the Education Law, on a roll call vote of 60-2. Senators Ashby and Kennedy voted in opposition. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Zebrowski (Calendar Number 1449), will take effect two years after becoming law. Sen. Bailey spoke in support, praising athletic trainers for their life-saving work in schools and colleges. He cited the 2023 collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin as an example of how athletic trainers provide critical emergency medical response. Bailey credited Assembly Member Solages and Sen. May for their work advancing the legislation.
PASSED
Ayes: 60
· Nays: 2
Debate Summary
Sen. Bailey spoke in support of the bill, praising athletic trainers for their critical role in emergency medical response and injury management in schools and colleges. He referenced the collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin as an example of how athletic trainers save lives. Bailey credited Assembly Member Solages and Sen. May for their work on the legislation.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Kennedy | nay |