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NY A01268
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 9-member Commission on Public Transparency and Sexual Harassment within the Department of State, with members appointed by the Governor (1), Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals (4), and legislative leaders (4)
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Requires the commission to review current sexual harassment policies in the legislature and executive agencies and report recommendations by February 1, 2026
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Grants the commission authority to adopt regulations defining sexual harassment, receive complaints against statewide elected officials, state officers/employees, and legislative members, and determine whether claims are "founded" or "unfounded"
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Mandates immediate reporting to law enforcement of any allegations that would constitute a crime, and requires annual reports summarizing founded/unfounded claims by branch and agency
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Creates strict confidentiality requirements with unauthorized disclosure of commission information classified as a class A misdemeanor, and commissioners must sign non-disclosure statements
Legislative Description
Establishes a joint commission on public transparency and sexual harassment to adopt, amend and rescind rules and regulations defining sexual harassment for state agencies, offices, and branches of government and develop recommendations for the uniform distribution of such definitions and policies, and to receive complaints and referrals alleging violations by certain state officials.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026