New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8796: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law which requires appointing authorities to provide appointment and promotion letters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8796 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law which requires appointing authorities to provide appointment and promotion letters. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9450.
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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 effectiveness of provisions of law which requires appointing authorities to provide appointment and promotion letters when extending an offer of appointment or promotion to a position in the classified service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9450
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.81
- REFERRED TO RULES