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NY A02475
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
- Prohibits public officers from having buildings or spaces named after themselves while in office if they secured public funds for the entity doing the naming
- Applies to situations where the official secured public funding for the naming organization's cause or agenda
- Amends the Public Officers Law by adding new section 79-a with this prohibition
- Amends the Legislative Law by adding new section 7-h to apply the same restriction to legislators
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits a public officer or member of the legislature from have a building or space named after themself while holding public office based on the fact that such person was responsible for securing public funds for the person or entity involved in naming the building or for securing public funds for the person's or entity's cause or agenda.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Operations1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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