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Assembly bill · A2475 (2025-26)

Relates to the prohibition on naming buildings after public officials

New York State Assembly

Latest action May 19, 2026

Sponsor: John T. McDonald III (Assembly Member, District 108, Democratic)

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From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 17, 2026. About our data

Summary

Prohibits a public officer or member of the legislature from have a building or space named after themself while holding public office based on the fact that such person was responsible for securing public funds for the person or entity involved in naming the building or for securing public funds for the person's or entity's cause or agenda.

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Amends the Public Officers Law.

Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

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  • Democratic8
  • Republican5

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Full history

  1. May 19, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    NY Assembly

  2. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

  3. Jan 17, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

    NY Assembly

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