What's happening
This bill prohibits anyone convicted of rebellion or insurrection under 18 U.S.C. § 2383 from holding public office in New York.
Why it matters
Strengthens barriers against individuals involved in rebellion or insurrection. by expanding disqualification from holding not just elected offices, but also judgeships and appointed positions in New York—broadening the scope of who is barred from public service.
Aligns state eligibility for office with federal criminal convictions. for insurrection or rebellion (specifically, 18 U.S.C. § 2383), meaning a federal conviction now triggers automatic ineligibility under New York law, potentially preventing controversial candidacies.
Signals a proactive stance on protecting the integrity of state government. by explicitly excluding those found guilty of attempting to undermine the U.S. government, which may reassure the public and deter would-be insurrectionists from seeking power.
Could have significant political and legal implications. , as it may prompt vetting of candidates’ backgrounds and could become a point of contention if individuals with such convictions seek office or are nominated for appointments in the future.
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Ban Insurrectionists from Office
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Sponsors
24 Co-sponsors
- George Alvarez
- Jeffrey Dinowitz
- Eddie Gibbs
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
- Anna Kelles
- Charles Lavine
- Grace Lee
- Dana Levenberg
- Steven Raga
- Rebecca Seawright
- Tony Simone
- Al Taylor
- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Jo Anne Simon
- Philip Ramos
- Charles Fall
- Jonathan Rivera
- Deborah Glick
- Demond Meeks
- Chris Burdick
- Yudelka Tapia
- Brian Cunningham
- Maritza Davila
- Khaleel Anderson
History
- Referred to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1225
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 9, 2025
Introduced by M. of A. BORES, ALVAREZ, DINOWITZ, GIBBS, GONZALEZ-ROJAS, KELLES, LAVINE, LEE, LEVENBERG, RAGA, SEAWRIGHT, SIMONE, TAYLOR, ZACCARO, SIMON, RAMOS, FALL, RIVERA, GLICK, MEEKS, BURDICK, TAPIA, CUNNINGHAM, DAVILA, ANDERSON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to prohibiting a person convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof from holding an elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in the state
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be referred to as the "Restrict Insurrectionists from Office Taking (RIOT) Act".
§ 2. Subdivision 1-a of section 3 of the public officers law is amended by adding a new paragraph (iii) to read as follows:
(iii) No person shall be capable of holding an elected office, a judgeship or an appointed position who shall stand convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. § 2383.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02170-01-5
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