Bill > A05141

This bill amends the New York civil service law to prohibit individuals with certain terrorist affiliations from being hired into any permanent, temporary, or provisional state civil service positions. Specifically, the bill bars anyone on the federal terrorism watch list, listed in the U.S. Department of Justice terrorist screening database, or who participated in the Hamas attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023, from state employment. Additionally, new state civil service appointees must sign a compliance statement acknowledging that making false statements on this document is a class A misdemeanor under New York penal law. The legislation is designed to prevent individuals with terrorist connections from obtaining state government positions, with an immediate effective date upon passage. The bill represents a direct response to terrorist activities, particularly focusing on those involved with Hamas and organizations identified as terrorist groups by federal agencies.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5141