A 10331 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the Census Enumerator Navigation Safety for Unimpeded Surveying Act

Summary

Supplements federal law regarding access by census enumerators to multi-residence buildings; provides for the development of guidance regarding access for building personnel.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

A10331A → A10331B · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to remove a section establishing civil penalties and a complaint process for obstructing census enumerators. Additionally, the responsibility for issuing guidance to building staff was shifted from the Attorney General to the Department of State.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding enforcement was significantly reduced by removing the authority to impose fines on building owners or residents who obstruct enumerators.

ENFORCEMENT

Deleted provisions that authorized civil penalties of up to $500 per violation for obstructing census enumerators and established a public complaint filing process.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the agency responsible for issuing guidance to building owners and staff from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of State.

TECHNICAL

Renumbered the bill's internal sections and removed references to amending the New York City Charter, limiting the bill's impact to the Executive Law only.

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Committee

Amendments

May 20, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 19, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

May 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10331B

lower

May 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 10331A

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor