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NY A05485
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law section 24 to prohibit local chief executives from issuing emergency orders that violate section 291 of the Executive Law, which guarantees equality of opportunity as a civil right
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Applies to local states of emergency declared by chief executives of counties, cities, towns, or villages during disasters, rioting, catastrophes, or similar public emergencies
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Local emergency orders may still be issued to protect life and property or bring emergency situations under control, but must comply with civil rights protections
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that local state of emergency orders issued by a chief executive of a county, city, town or village shall not violate section 291 of the executive law providing equality of opportunity of a civil right.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026