New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2475: Relates to the prohibition on naming buildings after public officials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2475 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the prohibition on naming buildings after public officials. Primary sponsor: John McDonald (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a public officer or member of the legislature from have a building or space named after themself while holding public office based on the fact that such person was responsible for securing public funds for the person or entity involved in naming the building or for securing public funds for the person's or entity's cause or agenda.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McDonald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Anil Beephan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 105 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Dave DiPietro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Michael Durso | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian | House | 9 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Scott Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Gabriella Romero | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 109 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS