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NY A01225
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alex Bores
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AI Summary
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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
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Amends the Public Officers Law by adding this disqualification to existing eligibility requirements for public office
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Named the "Restrict Insurrectionists from Office Taking (RIOT) Act"
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
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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