New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A2475 — Relates to the prohibition on naming buildings after public officials

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 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

Prohibits public officials from having buildings named after them while in office.

This bill bars public officials and legislators from having buildings named after them during their term in office. It aims to prevent conflicts of interest tied to naming rights and public funding.

Summary

Prohibits a public officer or member of the legislature from have a building or space named after themself while holding public office based on the fact that such person was responsible for securing public funds for the person or entity involved in naming the building or for securing public funds for the person's or entity's cause or agenda.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  2. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  3. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL 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

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Frequently asked questions

What does A2475 do?
Prohibits a public officer or member of the legislature from have a building or space named after themself while holding public office based on the fact that such person was responsible for securing public funds for the person or entity involved in naming the building or for securing public funds for the person's or entity's cause or agenda.
Who sponsors A2475?
A2475 is sponsored by John T. McDonald III.
What is the current status of A2475?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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