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NY S07715

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jabari Brisport

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the New York City Council to remove the mayor from office upon charges, after providing the mayor with a copy of charges and an opportunity to defend themselves
  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-quarters of all council members to remove the mayor
  • Allows the council to suspend the mayor for up to 30 days pending preparation and disposition of charges, also requiring a three-quarter majority vote
  • Preserves the existing authority of the governor to remove or suspend the mayor upon charges
  • Updates gendered language in the charter from "him/his" to "such mayor/such mayor's"

Legislative Description

Authorizes the New York city council to remove the mayor from office by a three-quarter majority vote.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Cities 15/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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