Bill > A06349

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to expand restrictions on state and municipal employment for individuals who engage in or advocate for overthrowing the government. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that prohibits any person convicted under Section 2386 of Title 18 of the United States Code from being employed by the state or its municipalities. The new provision is added to an existing section of law that already bars employment for individuals who verbally or in writing advocate for overthrowing the government by force or violence, who publish materials advocating such actions, or who are members of organizations that teach or advocate for governmental overthrow. The added paragraph (d) directly links employment disqualification to a federal criminal conviction, likely related to rebellion or insurrection. The bill appears to be a response to recent political events and aims to prevent individuals who have been legally found to have engaged in actions against the government from holding public sector jobs. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6349