New YorkA 12232025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to the dates to file a designating petition

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New 2026 deadlines for candidate petitions

Candidates must file designating petitions no earlier than the 13th Monday before the primary and no later than the 12th Monday before it. In 2026, signatures count only if dated on or after 41 days before the last filing day, and on or before the 12th Thursday before the primary. These rules apply only to the 2026 primary cycle and replace the usual deadlines for that year. The law takes effect January 1, 2026 and ends December 31, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Alex Bores
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Amy Paulin
Democratic • House
Aron Wieder
Democratic • House
Kalman Yeger
Democratic • House
Latrice Walker
Democratic • House
Michael Novakhov
Republican • House
Nily Rozic
Democratic • House
Rebecca Seawright
Democratic • House
Sam Berger
Democratic • House
Simcha Eichenstein
Democratic • House
Steve Stern
Democratic • House
Steven Raga
Democratic • House
Tony Simone
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote • 6/5/2025

FLOOR Vote