New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4796: Provides the option for candidates for office and petition witnesses not to put their address on designation petitions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4796 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides the option for candidates for office and petition witnesses not to put their address on designation petitions. Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to enacting the "Esther Salas candidate privacy act" providing the option for candidates for office and petition witnesses not to put their address on designation petitions but instead file such with the county clerk for a fee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sanders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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 ELECTIONS
- REFERRED TO ELECTIONS