New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1256: Removes the requirement for in person attendance at public meetings by community boards in N.Y. city
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1256 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes the requirement for in person attendance at public meetings by community boards in N.Y. city. Primary sponsor: Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "access for all act" removing the requirement for in person attendance at public meetings by community boards in a city with a population of over one million.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bores | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 73 |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS