New York bill suspends state-funded travel to states with laws allowing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

Original title: Suspends all unnecessary travel to states that permit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression

Last action · September 21, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 6636ASponsors: Robert Jackson and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

New York state agencies, departments, and boards are prohibited from using state funds for travel to any state that enacts laws authorizing discrimination or repealing protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression after January 1, 2028.

Why it matters

State employees and representatives will face restrictions on official travel to certain states, and the Attorney General must publish and maintain a restricted travel list.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

New York state agencies and departments

Must review all travel requests and halt non-essential travel to states included on the Attorney General's restricted list.

Directly affected

Attorney General

Must develop, maintain, and publish a website list of states that enact discriminatory laws after January 1, 2028.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers the travel suspension for a state?

A state becomes subject to the travel suspension if, after January 1, 2028, it enacts a law that voids or repeals discrimination protections or authorizes discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Are there any exceptions where state-funded travel is still allowed?

Yes. Travel is permitted if it is necessary for enforcing New York state law, meeting prior contractual obligations, protecting public health, welfare, and safety, or if it is otherwise in the interest of the state.

Who determines which states are on the restricted travel list?

The Attorney General is responsible for developing, maintaining, and publishing the list of restricted states on their website.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Sep 21, 2026Senate
PRINT NUMBER 6636A
Sep 21, 2026SenateCommittee
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
Jan 7, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
Mar 19, 2025SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO FINANCE

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