New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6227: Relates to removing citizenship as a qualification for holding public office
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6227 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to removing citizenship as a qualification for holding public office. Primary sponsor: Tony Simone (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes citizenship as a qualification for holding public office in this state unless required by law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Simone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Emily Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Marcela Mitaynes | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 51 |
“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 GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS