Repeals article 2 of the general business law relating to the sabbath
Bill A 8138 proposes to repeal Article 2 of the general business law, which currently governs activities performed on the Sabbath. This action would eliminate existing state-level legal restrictions related to business operations and other activities on the Sabbath. The bill also makes a conforming change to the racing law, removing a specific reference to the repealed Sabbath provisions. This change would primarily affect businesses and individuals previously subject to these Sabbath-related laws.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
May 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
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Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
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