New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5138: Restructures the form of ballot proposals on election ballots, requires the creation and distribution of ballot publicity pamphlets, and creates ballot proposal hearings

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

Plain-language summary

A 5138 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Restructures the form of ballot proposals on election ballots, requires the creation and distribution of ballot publicity pamphlets, and creates ballot proposal hearings. Primary sponsor: Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence). 3 co-sponsors.