New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8256: Relates to the role of the attorney-general as the head of the department of justice and of the chief state's attorney as the head of the department of law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8256 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the role of the attorney-general as the head of the department of justice and of the chief state's attorney as the head of the department of law. Primary sponsor: Eddie Gibbs (Democratic). 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.
Increases the maximum number of civil departments in the state government to twenty-one; relates to the role of the attorney-general as the head of the department of justice; creates the role of the chief state's attorney as the head of the department of law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Gibbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“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
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS