Bill > A07271

This bill, known as the "New York no citizen is above the law act," amends both criminal and civil procedure laws to remove presidential immunity from statute of limitations calculations. Specifically, the bill clarifies that any period during which a defendant is serving as President of the United States will not be counted when determining the time limit for bringing criminal or civil actions against that individual. This means that the time a president is in office will not pause or extend the standard legal timeframe for prosecuting or filing lawsuits related to potential offenses. The bill applies retroactively to criminal actions where the statute of limitations has not yet expired and to civil court actions commenced before, on, or after the bill's effective date. By introducing this legislation, New York aims to ensure that holding the office of president does not provide a legal shield that prevents potential legal accountability for actions taken before or during a presidential term.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7271