New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5496: Requires a candidate for office to file additional information about the candidate's educational background, military service history, and employment history
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5496 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires a candidate for office to file additional information about the candidate's educational background, military service history, and employment history. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Requires a candidate for office to file additional information about the candidate's educational background, military service history, and employment history; provides penalties for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
“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