New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5494: Relates to leave time for certain employees to volunteer as a poll worker
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- Introduced
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- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5494 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to leave time for certain employees to volunteer as a poll worker. Primary sponsor: Alec Brook-Krasny (Republican/Conservative). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for a paid leave of absence for public officers and certain other employees to volunteer as a poll worker.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Brook-Krasny | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 46 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| 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
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES