Provides for restructuring unsustainable sovereign and subnational debt
This bill, titled the "Sovereign Debt Stability Act," creates a voluntary legal process for countries or subnational regions (like provinces) with unsustainable debt to restructure payments under New York law. It allows debtor states to file a petition with New York, choose between two restructuring pathways (standard process or an alternative option), and engage creditors through a court-supervised plan. The key mechanism requires debtor states to notify creditors and follow specific steps for debt reconciliation, financing, and dispute resolution, aiming to reduce financial risks to New York as a global financial hub. It does not directly affect U.S. states or municipalities but targets international debtors whose obligations are governed by New York law.
Bill status
in committee
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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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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upper
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
James Sanders
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Mike Gianaris
DDemocratic/Working Families
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