Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states"
Bill A 2268 proposes to hold a referendum for New York state voters. The ballot question would ask whether voters support the division of New York into two separate states. This vote must occur during a general election on or before December 31, 2026, and the results would be certified to the secretary of the senate and clerk of the assembly.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Hawley
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Molitor
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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