New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5785: Establishes term limits for the governor, lieutenant-governor, comptroller, and attorney-general
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5785 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes term limits for the governor, lieutenant-governor, comptroller, and attorney-general. Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes term limits for the governor and lieutenant-governor of three terms in such office.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Buttenschon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Steve Stern | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- PRINT NUMBER 5785A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS