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NY S01851
NY S01851Prohibits a state party from using the word "Independent" or "Independence" in its name.
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Introduced
01/16/2021
01/16/2021
In Committee
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Crossed Over
05/25/2022
05/25/2022
Passed
12/02/2022
12/02/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/09/2022
12/09/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York election law to prohibit any state political party from using the words "Independence" or "Independent" in its name. The bill also repeals a previous provision that allowed the use of such words. Additionally, any existing political party names or emblems that violate these new provisions must be changed by January 1, 2023. The bill aims to provide clarity and consistency in the naming of state political parties in New York.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
James Skoufis (D)*,
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
John Liu (D),
Rachel May (D),
Shelley Mayer (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.671 (on 12/09/2022)
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