New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7494 — Enacts the government response to insider fraud and trading act relating to securities fraud whistleblower incentives and protections

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill provides protections and incentives for whistleblowers reporting securities fraud.

This bill establishes rewards for whistleblowers who report securities fraud, ensuring they are protected from retaliation. It also gives the attorney general the authority to create necessary regulations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you report securities fraud, you may receive incentives and protection from retaliation.
  • Consumers: Increased reporting of securities fraud may lead to a more transparent and trustworthy market.
  • Small Business: This bill encourages a safer environment for reporting fraud, which can indirectly support fair competition.

Summary

Provides for securities fraud whistleblower incentives and protections; defines terms; grants whistleblower awards for one or more whistleblowers who voluntarily provide original information to the attorney general that was the basis for a successful covered enforcement action; protects whistleblowers from retaliation; authorizes the attorney general to adopt any necessary rules and regulations; makes related provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1367

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  7. RETURNED TO SENATE

  8. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  9. REFERRED TO CODES

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  11. PASSED SENATE

  12. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7494A

  13. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  14. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  15. 1ST REPORT CAL.1415

  16. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7494 do?
Provides for securities fraud whistleblower incentives and protections; defines terms; grants whistleblower awards for one or more whistleblowers who voluntarily provide original information to the attorney general that was the basis for a successful covered enforcement action; protects whistleblowers from retaliation; authorizes the attorney general to adopt any necessary rules and regulations; makes related provisions.
Who sponsors S7494?
S7494 is sponsored by Michael Gianaris.
What is the current status of S7494?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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