New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 626: Relates to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or in the office of member of assembly
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 626 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or in the office of member of assembly. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or in the office of member of assembly; allows for independent nominating petitions to be presented and provides for a special election to be held forty-five days from the date of the governor making a proclamation for a special election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
“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 ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW