New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5831: Prohibits the governor from granting themselves or any person involved with furthering the illegal conduct of the governor a reprieve, commutation or pardon

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Plain-language summary

S 5831 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the governor from granting themselves or any person involved with furthering the illegal conduct of the governor a reprieve, commutation or pardon. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic).