# New York A 7212: Extends a provision of law regarding the disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions

New York A 7212, Extends a provision of law regarding the disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Steven Otis (Democratic); status signed, last action 2025-06-26 (SIGNED CHAP.165) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: New York A 7212
- State: New York
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Extends a provision of law regarding the disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-03-21
- Last action: 2025-06-26, SIGNED CHAP.165
- Sponsor: Steven Otis (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: EDUCATION, RULES
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (207 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Local governments keep surplus computer disposal rules: benefit, low. The law extends New York local governments’ rules for disposing of surplus computer equipment. It took effect immediately, and the extended rules expire on July 1, 2028. It does not create a direct household benefit, payment, or duty.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Steven Otis (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-06-09 | Senate | FLOOR Vote | pass | 62 | 0 |   |
| 2025-04-30 | House | Assembly floor vote | pass | 145 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2025-06-26: SIGNED CHAP.165 (House)
- 2025-06-26: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (House)
- 2025-06-09: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (Senate)
- 2025-06-09: PASSED SENATE (Senate)
- 2025-06-09: 3RD READING CAL.1576 (Senate)
- 2025-06-09: SUBSTITUTED FOR S8226 (Senate)
- 2025-04-30: REFERRED TO EDUCATION (Senate)
- 2025-04-30: DELIVERED TO SENATE (House)
- 2025-04-30: PASSED ASSEMBLY (House)
- 2025-04-30: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.172 (House)
- 2025-04-30: RULES REPORT CAL.172 (House)
- 2025-04-30: REPORTED (House)
- 2025-04-29: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES (House)
- 2025-03-21: REFERRED TO EDUCATION (House)

## Bill text

- Original, 2025-03-21: [PDF](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A7212)

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## Sources
- [Original (PDF)](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A7212)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A7212-2025 (as of 2026-10-15).