New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 409: Prohibits confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions from inclusion in certain contracts entered into by the state or a municipality
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 409 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions from inclusion in certain contracts entered into by the state or a municipality. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (Democratic). It lists 11 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.
Prohibits confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions from inclusion in contracts pertaining to economic development, entered into by the state or a municipality or any party negotiating on behalf of such governmental entity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 4 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Noah Burroughs | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Rebecca Kassay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Ron Kim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
“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