Bill > S07523

This bill amends the state finance law to prohibit state-funded entities and events from selling or displaying "symbols of hate," which are specifically defined to include symbols of white supremacy, neo-Nazi ideology, and the Confederate Battle Flag. The law allows exceptions for these symbols when they appear in educational contexts such as books, digital media, or museums. Under the proposed legislation, any entity receiving state funds is forbidden from selling or displaying such symbols, and any state-funded event is similarly restricted from allowing these symbols to be sold or displayed. The bill aims to prevent the promotion of hateful ideologies by limiting the public visibility and commercial availability of symbols associated with racism and oppression. The new provisions would apply broadly to any state-funded organization or event, ensuring that taxpayer money cannot be used to support or propagate hate symbols. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, providing immediate implementation of these restrictions.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7523