Prohibits persons from holding civil office when convicted of certain felonies
This bill prohibits individuals convicted of specific felonies from holding any civil office (such as elected or appointed government positions) for up to 10 years after conviction. It specifically bars office-holding for felonies listed in New York Penal Law articles 200, 496, or 195.20, or for felonies committed "through the use of" their office (e.g., under Penal Law article 215 or U.S. Code sections). For certain misdemeanors, it imposes a 5-year ban (extendable to 10 years under plea agreements involving felony charges). A certificate of relief from disabilities (e.g., a pardon) does not override this prohibition.
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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