Bill > A09023

This bill establishes the composition of the Committee on Gubernatorial Inability, which will include the heads of six specific state departments and offices who have been confirmed by the state senate: the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Department of Health, Division of Human Rights, Department of Labor, Office of Mental Health, and Department of State. The committee will be responsible for performing the functions outlined in Article IV, Section 9 of the state constitution, which relates to declaring and addressing the inability of the governor to serve. The bill is designed to take effect simultaneously with a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution regarding the declaration of gubernatorial inabilities. By specifying the committee's membership and linking it to a constitutional amendment, the bill aims to create a clear, structured process for addressing situations where the governor may be unable to fulfill the duties of the office.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9023