New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7887 — Amends the list of persons eligible to succeed the governor in the event that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Amends the list of persons eligible to succeed the governor in the event that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor as a result of an attack or a natural or peacetime disaster and the lieutenant governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly are unable to discharge such duties.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  2. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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

public-safety elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S7887 do?
Amends the list of persons eligible to succeed the governor in the event that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor as a result of an attack or a natural or peacetime disaster and the lieutenant governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly are unable to discharge such duties.
Who sponsors S7887?
S7887 is sponsored by Shelley Mayer.
What is the current status of S7887?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S7887?
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