New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1403: Allows certain campaign funds to be used for accessibility services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1403 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows certain campaign funds to be used for accessibility services. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows public campaign funds to be used for disability access services including but not limited to captioning, sign language interpretation, assistive listening device, Braille, large print, communication access real-time translation and accessible transportation services and to be used for language interpretation and translation services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chantel Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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 ELECTION LAW
- REFERENCE CHANGED TO ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION