New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8618: Prohibits a person from defacing or damaging a fine art or historical monument
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8618 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits a person from defacing or damaging a fine art or historical monument. Primary sponsor: Misha Novakhov (Republican/Conservative). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a person from defacing or damaging a fine art or historical monument; makes such crime bail eligible.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misha Novakhov | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 45 |
| Alec Brook-Krasny | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 46 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Lester Chang | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 49 |
| Danny Norber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 16 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES