Provides for the recall power of the electors to remove an elective officer
This bill creates a constitutional process allowing New York voters to remove elected state officials through a recall. It requires petition signatures equal to 20% of voters in the previous election for that office (with county-specific minimums), followed by a special election 70-90 days after petition certification. If a majority votes to remove the official, they are removed immediately, and the office is filled by special election within six months (with the removed official barred from running again). The process applies to state senators, assembly members, and statewide officials (like governor), but excludes judges and prohibits recalls within six months of a previous attempt.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Total actions
6
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Committee
4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Simpson
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Scott Bendett
RRepublican/Conservative
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