Bill > A03788

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the New York State Constitution that would require a member of the state legislature to immediately vacate their seat if they move their residence outside of the senate or assembly district they were originally elected to represent during their elected term. The proposed change would add a new provision to Section 7 of Article 3 of the state constitution, which already outlines eligibility requirements for legislators. Currently, legislators must be U.S. citizens, New York State residents for five years, and residents of their specific district for twelve months before election. The bill would create an additional requirement that moving outside of one's district during the term of office would result in automatic removal from the legislature. The amendment would need to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members and must be published for three months prior to that election, in accordance with the state constitution's procedures for constitutional amendments.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3788