Bill > S03427

This bill provides for a statewide referendum to be held on or before December 31, 2026, asking New York voters a specific question: "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?" The referendum would be conducted according to existing election law procedures, with the state board of elections responsible for managing the vote, counting ballots, and certifying the results to the state senate and assembly. After the vote is completed, the board of elections will submit the results to the secretary of the senate and clerk of the assembly. The bill is temporary in nature, taking effect immediately upon passage and automatically expiring on January 1, 2027, at which point the legislation will be considered repealed. The purpose of the referendum appears to be gauging public sentiment about potentially dividing New York state into two distinct states, though the bill does not specify the details or implications of such a potential division.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3427