New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8960: Protects the personal information of candidates for public office
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8960 is a bill introduced in the New York House on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Protects the personal information of candidates for public office. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Seawright (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.
Requires the home address of candidates on nomination and designation petitions be redacted prior to the release of such documents to the public.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Seawright | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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