New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5257: Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by certain businesses serving minors and prohibiting certain persons from owning such businesses

Passed both chambers Last action May 29, 2026: RETURNED TO SENATE

Plain-language summary

S 5257 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires mandatory background checks for persons employed by certain businesses serving minors and prohibiting certain persons from owning such businesses. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). 4 co-sponsors.