New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2524: Prohibits the unauthorized sale of veterans' commemorative property by cemeteries
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2524 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the unauthorized sale of veterans' commemorative property by cemeteries. Primary sponsor: William Colton (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the unauthorized sale, purchase or transfer of any cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that is over 75 years old that commemorates the life or death of a veteran or group of veterans, including but not limited to a military unit, company, battalion or division, if such cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that commemorates the life or death of a veteran or group of veterans has been placed in any cemetery; makes violations a class B misdemeanor; permits cemeteries to make such sales upon application to the state cemetery board and upon certain conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Colton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
“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 VETERANS' AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS