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NY A01449
NY A01449Requires that all candidates for elected local, state or federal office shall be required to caption any video advertisement which is viewed by the general public.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring candidates for office to caption their video advertisements
AI Summary
This bill requires all candidates for local, state, or federal elected offices to include captions in their video advertisements that are viewed by the general public. The legislation defines a "candidate" using the existing definition from section 14-100 of the election law and mandates that these video advertisements must have captions presented in a clear and conspicuous manner. The captions can either be added manually by the candidate or generated automatically. The bill's purpose appears to be improving accessibility of campaign communications by ensuring that video advertisements are comprehensible to viewers who may have hearing difficulties or who prefer to consume media with captions. The new requirement would be added as section 73-c to the public officers law, and the legislation is set to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1449 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01449&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01449 |
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