New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5813: Requires background checks prior to employment in a position involving substantial contact with children while dressed as a children's character
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5813 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires background checks prior to employment in a position involving substantial contact with children while dressed as a children's character. Primary sponsor: Erik Dilan (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires background checks for a person prior to employment in a position involving substantial contact with children while dressed as a children's character; provides certain penalties for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Dilan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
“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 CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CORRECTION