New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9610 — Requires that county clerks and sheriffs in the city of New York be elected

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
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 30, 2026. 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 mandates that county clerks and sheriffs in New York City be elected officials.

This bill requires that instead of being appointed, county clerks and sheriffs in New York City must be elected by the public. This change aims to increase accountability and public engagement in these positions.

Summary

Requires that county clerks and sheriffs in the city of New York be elected instead of appointed.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  2. TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION

  3. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9610 do?
Requires that county clerks and sheriffs in the city of New York be elected instead of appointed.
Who sponsors S9610?
S9610 is sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza.
What is the current status of S9610?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S9610?
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