New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5051: Requires that candidates for certain offices be residents and registered voters in the district containing the public office or party position sought at certain times during the electoral process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5051 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires that candidates for certain offices be residents and registered voters in the district containing the public office or party position sought at certain times during the electoral process. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that candidates for certain offices be residents and registered voters in the district containing the public office or party position sought at certain times during the electoral process.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Chris Eachus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
“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 ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW