New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1449: Requires candidates for office to caption their video advertisements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1449 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires candidates for office to caption their video advertisements. Primary sponsor: Jen Lunsford (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.
Requires that all candidates for elected local, state or federal office shall be required to caption any video advertisement which is viewed by the general public.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Lunsford | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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