Relates to the display of religious items on dwellings

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 3 co-sponsors

A 3460 would regulate displaying religious items on dwellings, but the enacting clause is stricken, so it cannot become law in this form.

ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Bill Summary: A 3460 – Relates to the display of religious items on dwellings

Overview

A 3460 is a New York bill introduced on January 27, 2025, with a stated subject relating to the display of religious items on dwellings. As of the latest actions, the bill’s enacting clause has been stricken, meaning it cannot take effect as a law in its current form.

Purpose and Scope (inferred from title)

The bill appears to address rules, protections, or guidelines regarding displaying religious items within or on private dwellings.

The specific provisions, standards, or restrictions (if any) are not provided in the available record, so the exact scope and mechanisms are not publicly detailed here.

Status and Timeline

Introduced: January 27, 2025

Legislative actions:

January 27, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations (2 entries)
July 2, 2025: Enacting clause stricken (2 entries)

Current status: ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN. This indicates the bill no longer contains the clause necessary to enact it into law, effectively stopping its progress toward becoming law in its present form.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine

Cosponsors: Judy Griffin, MaryJane Shimsky, David Weprin

Related Bills

A 9531 (prior-session)

A 3674 (prior-session)

A 1757 (prior-session)

S 4466 (companion; listed twice)

These related bills suggest prior iterative work on the topic and potential Senate counterparts.

Potential Impacts (high-level)

If enacted, the bill would likely affect how residents or property owners display religious items on dwellings, which could involve:

Clarifying rights to display religious symbols
Defining permissible or restricted forms of display
Addressing conflicts with housing rules, landlord-tenant relationships, or homeowners associations
Balancing religious freedom with other community or property considerations

Because the text of the provisions is not provided, the precise impact on individuals, landlords, HOAs, or municipalities cannot be specified from the available record.

Implications of the Enacting Clause Striking

The removal of the enacting clause means the bill cannot become law in its current form.

To move forward, sponsors would likely need to reintroduce a version with a new enacting clause, or revise the bill and refile it as a new measure.

Next Steps for Readers

If following this topic, monitor for new versions or reintroductions in the Assembly, and watch for Senate companion actions (e.g., S 4466) for cross-chamber progress.

Review the full text of any future version to understand the specific rights, protections, or restrictions proposed regarding the display of religious items on dwellings.