New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 295: Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 295 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved. Primary sponsor: Chris Friend (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. 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.
Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved by the state legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Friend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Ken Blankenbush | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Dave DiPietro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Steve Hawley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Phil Palmesano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Ed Ra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Joe Sempolinski | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 148 |
| Robert Smullen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Mary Beth Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
“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
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS