Bill > A07956

This bill amends the state finance law to prohibit any state-funded entities or events from selling or displaying "symbols of hate," which are specifically defined to include white supremacy symbols, neo-Nazi ideology imagery, and the Confederate Battle Flag. The legislation allows exceptions for these symbols when they appear in educational contexts such as books, digital media, or museums, where they serve a historical or educational purpose. The bill requires that any entity receiving state funds—which could include organizations, institutions, or event organizers—must refrain from commercially selling or publicly displaying such symbols. The prohibition applies both to the sale of physical items bearing these symbols and to their public display. By defining specific categories of prohibited symbols and providing clear exceptions for educational use, the bill aims to prevent the normalization of hate symbols while preserving their potential historical and educational significance. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7956