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NY S08603

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Ramos

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new Section 20 to Article 1 of the New York State Constitution establishing that "the right of the people to privacy is recognized and shall not be infringed"

  • Requires courts applying this right to consider the nature and extent of information that may be obtained and the nature and extent of any intrusion

  • Follows the constitutional amendment process requiring passage by two successive legislatures and voter approval at a general election

  • Must be published for 3 months prior to the election at which voters would approve the amendment

Legislative Description

Amends the constitution by adding a right to privacy.

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/30/2025
Rules12/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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