New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8605: Enacts the "fraudulent social media advertising prevention act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8605 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on December 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "fraudulent social media advertising prevention act". Primary sponsor: Leroy Comrie (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires social-media platforms to prevent, detect, and remove fraudulent advertisements and to establish advertiser-vetting obligations; requires reporting to the attorney general.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Comrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
“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 INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
- REFERRED TO RULES