Prohibits expenditure of state, local or public authority moneys relating to federal terrorism trials in the state of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

Bars the use of state, local, or public authority funds for expenditures relating to federal terrorism trials conducted in New York.

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Overview

Bill Number: S 6949

Title: Prohibits expenditure of state, local or public authority moneys relating to federal terrorism trials in the state of New York

Sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (primary)

Status: Referred to Finance (introduced March 27, 2025)

Related Bills (prior sessions): S 4505, S 2142, S 3871, S 6717, S 2617, S 403, S 4658, S 5678

Legislative actions recorded: 2025-03-27 – Referred to Finance (listed twice in the provided actions)

What the bill would do (Key Provisions)

Prohibition on expenditures: The bill would bar the use of state funds, local government funds, and funds of public authorities for activities connected with federal terrorism trials conducted in New York.

Scope of funds: Applies to “state, local or public authority moneys” as defined by the bill’s text.

Relationship to trials: Specifically targets expenditures “relating to” federal terrorism trials that take place within the state.

Note: The exact definitions, exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties are not provided in the information given. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated objective based on the title and brief description.

Potential scope and impact

Who is affected: State agencies, local governments, and public authorities that incur costs in connection with federal terrorism trials in New York.

Types of expenditures potentially affected: Costs related to security, facilities, staffing, services, equipment, and other operational expenses tied to federal terrorism trials held in NY.

Fiscal implications: If enacted, the bill could reduce or redirect funds previously used for such trials, altering budgeting for judiciary, law enforcement, corrections, and related agencies. The magnitude would depend on the scope of “expenditures relating to” these trials and any exemptions provided in the full text.

Procedures and timeline

Status indicates early-stage review in the Legislature, with referral to the Finance Committee.

Next steps (if advanced): Finance Committee consideration (and potential amendments), followed by floor debates and votes in the Senate and then the Assembly, and eventual action by the governor if it clears both houses.

Additional context

The presence of multiple related bills from prior sessions suggests continued legislative interest in restricting or shaping New York’s funding related to federal terrorism trials.

The lack of available text means precise definitions, exceptions, and enforcement details are not known from the provided information.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available bill text or amendments to refine definitions (e.g., what qualifies as “relating to,” what constitutes “public authorities,” and any carve-outs) and assess potential legal or fiscal considerations.

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