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NY A02600

NY A02600
Prohibits a state party from using the word "Independent" or "Independence" in its name.


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to prohibition of state party names; and to repeal subdivision 4 of section 2-124 of such law relating thereto The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the election law in New York to prohibit state political parties from using the words "Independent" or "Independence" in their names. It also repeals a provision that previously allowed such usage. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to existing political parties starting January 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

amended on third reading 2600a (on 01/27/2020)

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