New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4861: Relates to increasing penalties for public urination or defecation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4861 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to increasing penalties for public urination or defecation. Primary sponsor: Lester Chang (Republican/Conservative). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CITIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases penalties for public urination or defecation to $500 for any violation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Chang | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 49 |
| Alec Brook-Krasny | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 46 |
| Danny Norber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 16 |
| Misha Novakhov | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 45 |
“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 CITIES
- REFERRED TO CITIES