New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5949: Mandates a code of ethics to be applied to school district employees in the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5949 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Mandates a code of ethics to be applied to school district employees in the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain. Primary sponsor: Mike Fitzpatrick (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates the trustees of common school districts and the board of education of every union free school district to establish a code of ethics to be applied to the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fitzpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“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 EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION