New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2454 — Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees and legal defense funds for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  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 January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Prohibits state reimbursement for defense costs of state employees in criminal or civil cases.

This bill prevents state funds from being used to reimburse campaign committees or legal defense funds for legal costs associated with state employees. The details of the specific requirements are not available as the bill text is not provided.

Summary

Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.824

  7. REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

  8. COMMITTED TO RULES

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  10. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  11. 1ST REPORT CAL.701

  12. REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

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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Frequently asked questions

What does S2454 do?
Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.
Who sponsors S2454?
S2454 is sponsored by Michael Gianaris.
What is the current status of S2454?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S2454?
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