New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2491: Relates to prohibiting certain discriminatory peremptory challenges to prospective jurors
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2491 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting certain discriminatory peremptory challenges to prospective jurors. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 peremptory challenges of prospective jurors based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.368
- REFERRED TO CODES
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO CODES
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
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