New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4197: Relates to the ethical duty of public officers not to engage in or permit behavior which violates the human rights law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4197 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the ethical duty of public officers not to engage in or permit behavior which violates the human rights law. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 4197A.
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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 ethical standards of officers or employees of a state agency, members of the legislature and legislative employees with regard to engaging in acts of discrimination, sexual harassment or creating a hostile workplace.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 4197A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE
- REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE
- REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE