Establishes the "Not on our dollar!: Ending New York funding of Hamas violence act" to prohibit not-for-profit corporations from engaging in unauthorized support of Hamas and nations known to fund middle-eastern terrorist group activity; allows for recovery of a civil penalty by the state attorney general; creates a private right of action for violations.

The "Not on our dollar!: Ending New York funding of Hamas violence act" is a proposed law in New York State that aims to prevent not-for-profit organizations from providing unauthorized support to Hamas and countries known to fund Middle Eastern terrorist activities. The bill allows the state attorney general to impose civil penalties on violators and grants individuals the right to sue for damages if they are harmed by such unauthorized support. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/text/A05214/id/3115787?utm_source=openai))

NY A05214 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Michael Novakhov (R), currently “Introduced” since February 12, 2025.

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Supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure that New York State funds are not indirectly supporting terrorist activities. They believe it will enhance accountability among not-for-profit organizations and protect the state's reputation.

Critics of the bill express concerns about its potential to infringe on the First Amendment rights of not-for-profit organizations, particularly regarding freedom of association and speech. They worry that the bill could lead to overreach and unintended consequences, such as discouraging legitimate charitable activities.