New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5459: Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5459 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state. Primary sponsor: Leroy Comrie (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Comrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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 CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS