New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9996: Requires all municipalities to update all applicable forms and data systems to include a gender "x" option
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9996 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires all municipalities to update all applicable forms and data systems to include a gender "x" option. Primary sponsor: Erik Bottcher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all municipalities that collect demographic information about a person's gender or sex to update all applicable forms and data systems to include a gender "x" option.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Bottcher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
“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 CODES