WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

S 7034

Enacts the "Honoring Our Pledge to Eliminate Antisemitism (HOPE) act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 11 co-sponsors

Enacts the HOPE Act to reduce/eliminate antisemitism in New York through enforcement, education, and reporting across state institutions and public life.

PRINT NUMBER 7034A
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · S 7034

Summary of S 7034 — Honoring Our Pledge to Eliminate Antisemitism (HOPE) Act

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 7034
  • Title: Enacts the "Honoring Our Pledge to Eliminate Antisemitism (HOPE) act"
  • Status: PRINT NUMBER 7034A (amended version)
  • Introduced: March 28, 2025
  • Purpose (implied by title): The HOPE Act is intended to address antisemitism. The precise provisions are not listed in the provided summary, but the title signals an emphasis on measures to eliminate antisemitism within New York State.

Legislative History and Procedural Status

  • Committee allocations: Referred to the Codes Committee on March 28, 2025.
  • Actions on June 4, 2025:
    • Amendments filed and the bill was amended (noted as “AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES”).
    • Print Number updated to 7034A (an amended version likely reflecting changes from the Codes Committee process).
  • Next steps (typical): After amendments and recommittal, the bill would move through further committee consideration, potential floor action, and, if adopted, proceed toward enactment or further conference between chambers.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Kevin S. Parker
  • Cosponsors:
    • Toby Ann Stavisky
    • Robert Jackson
    • Jamaal Bailey
    • Jeremy Cooney
    • William Weber
    • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
    • James Skoufis
    • Leroy Comrie
    • John Liu
    • Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
    • Sam Sutton

Related Legislation

  • Companion Bill: A 2139 (Assembly). The presence of a companion bill suggests parallel consideration in the Assembly and potential alignment of provisions.

Potential Impact and Affected Parties

  • While the specific statutory text is not provided in the materials, the act’s title indicates it would aim to reduce or eliminate antisemitism within scope of state government, institutions, or civil life.
  • Likely affected groups may include:
    • Students, faculty, and staff at educational institutions
    • Public and private employers and organizational entities subject to state anti-discrimination or hate-speech provisions
    • State and local government agencies responsible for enforcement, education, or reporting on antisemitism
    • Civil rights organizations and community groups engaged in monitoring and combating antisemitism
  • The bill’s advancement through the Codes Committee (and the presence of a printed amended version) suggests possible changes to criminal or civil- rights-related provisions, enforcement mechanisms, or reporting requirements. The exact scope—such as definitions of antisemitism, enforcement remedies, education programs, or funding—awaits the text of S 7034A.

What to Watch in the Text

  • Exact definitions of antisemitism and protected classes covered
  • Mechanisms for enforcement (complaint processes, penalties, remedies)
  • Funding provisions or program authorizations (if any)
  • Roles for state agencies or public institutions (education, law enforcement, judiciary)
  • Reporting requirements, training standards, and educational initiatives
  • Sunset or renewal provisions, oversight, and reporting to the Legislature
  • Relationship to the Assembly companion (A 2139) and any harmonization between chambers

If you’d like, I can add a reading-ready, line-by-line outline once the text of S 7034A is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.