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NY A01225

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alex Bores

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Bars any person convicted under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 2383) of rebellion or insurrection against the United States from holding elected office, judgeships, or appointed positions in New York State

  • Amends the Public Officers Law by adding this disqualification to existing eligibility requirements for public office

  • Named the "Restrict Insurrectionists from Office Taking (RIOT) Act"

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

  • Sponsored by a coalition of 24 Assembly members and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations

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 an elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in the state.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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