New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5485: Provides that local state of emergency orders issued by a chief executive of a county, city, town or village shall not violate section 291 of the executive law providing equality of opportunity of a civil right

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Plain-language summary

A 5485 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that local state of emergency orders issued by a chief executive of a county, city, town or village shall not violate section 291 of the executive law providing equality of opportunity of a civil right. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic).