Assembly bill · A8957 (2025-26)
Requires a special election to fill a vacant supervisor position in towns with a population of six hundred thousand or more
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Noah Burroughs (Assembly Member, District 18, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
Provides that where a supervisor in a town with a population of six hundred thousand or more vacates their position before the end of their term, a special election shall occur in order to fill such vacant supervisor position.
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Amends the Town Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Local Governments · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Apr 30, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Local Governments
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
- Aug 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
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