Expands the investigative authority of the attorney general
Summary
Expands the investigative authority of the attorney general to investigate the alleged commission of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual assault with respect to statewide elected officials, members of the legislature, employees of the legislature, state officers and employees, candidates for statewide elected office and candidates for the senate or assembly.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 19, 2021
Last action May 9, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Apr 19, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Lawler
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 6996
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand A 6996. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline