Alex Bores’ Bills
A1225 · 2025–2026

Enacts the Restrict Insurrectionists from Office Taking (RIOT) Act

In committee Governmental Operations Committee
Democracy & elections

The 'Restrict Insurrectionists from Office Taking (RIOT) Act.' Bars anyone convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the United States (under 18 U.S.C. § 2383) from holding elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in New York. (Auto-generated summary)

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationProhibits a person convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof under 18 U.S.C. Section 2383 from holding an elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in the state.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to prohibiting a person convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof from holding an elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in the state

Legislative history

  1. 2025-01-09Assembly: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
  2. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS