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NY S00888

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Officers Law to prohibit persons convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. § 2383 (rebellion or insurrection against the United States) from holding civil office in New York State
  • Expands existing disqualifications for civil office that already included felonies under Penal Law Articles 200 and 496 and Section 195.20
  • Known as the "Restrict Insurrectionists from Office Taking (RIOT) Act"
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits a person convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof under 18 U.S.C. Section 2383 from holding civil office in the state.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

5/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations5/30/2024
Investigations and Government Operations1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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